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OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II Req ID: 42901053 Salary: $29,383.28 - $31,383.28 Annual Salary range may be supplemented and will be based on qualifications and experience of selected candidate. Department: Agriculture and Consumer Services Division: Agricultural Environmental Services Bureau: Entomology and Plant Pathology Location: Agricultural Inspection Station No. 10 - White Springs Working Title: Agricultural Technician II Anticipated Vacancy Open to All Applicants Contact Information: Jason Shehane, (352) 395-4700 Minimum Requirements: Must have a valid Class E driver’s license. Must be able to successfully complete position training and testing. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Must be able to work outside in various weather conditions. Must be able to travel. Must be able to work independently. Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Must be able to interact effectively with the public. Must be able to use a computer. Must be able to use a microscope. Must be able to identify plant pests and diseases. Must be able to enforce agricultural laws and regulations. Position Description: This position is located at Agricultural Inspection Station No. 10 in White Springs, Florida. The incumbent in this position is responsible for inspecting plants and plant products for plant pests and diseases. The incumbent in this position is responsible for enforcing agricultural laws and regulations. The incumbent in this position is responsible for collecting samples of plants and plant products for laboratory analysis. The incumbent in this position is responsible for operating and maintaining equipment. The incumbent in this position is responsible for preparing reports and maintaining records. The incumbent in this position is responsible for performing other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of plant pests and diseases. Knowledge of agricultural laws and regulations. Ability to identify plant pests and diseases. Ability to enforce agricultural laws and regulations. Ability to collect samples of plants and plant products for laboratory analysis. Ability to operate and maintain equipment. Ability to prepare reports and maintain records. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to interact effectively with the public. Ability to use a computer. Ability to use a microscope. SPECIAL NOTES: All responses to the qualifying questions for this vacancy advertisement must be verifiable on your State of Florida Employment Application. Salary will be determined in accordance with current pay policy. Employees of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to certain veterans and spouses of veterans as required by Florida Law. HOW TO APPLY: All interested applicants must apply online through the People First System. To apply, go to https://jobs.myflorida.com and submit a complete and accurate application. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current employment will affect your retirement benefits. Your response to this advertisement should be accurate, as the information will be verified. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services participates in the E-Verify system. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. All selected candidates will be contingent upon satisfactory results of a background investigation which may include, but is not limited to, fingerprinting, criminal records check, and drug screening. NOTE: Candidate may be required to provide documentation (i.e. high school diploma/GED, college degree, transcripts, etc.) The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is a “DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE” NOTE: All future correspondence regarding this vacancy will be sent via e-mail. Please be sure to check your e-mail account regularly.