OPS CITRUS GROVE SURVEYOR - 42900522

State of Florida

4d • $15

About The Position

OPS CITRUS GROVE SURVEYOR
(CLASS TITLE: OPS AGRICULTURAL
TECHNICIAN II)
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AND CONSUMER SERVICES
DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY
OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY --THIS IS A FULL-TIME OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES (OPS) POSITION
CONTACT:
Geovani Esquivel or Selina Estrada, Phone [phone]
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A high school diploma or its equivalent.
Possession of a valid Driver License.
ATTENTION CANDIDATES
To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
Work history, hours worked, and formal education fields must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services valuesand supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualifiedindividuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
NOTES:
To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.
Benefits include a LinkedIn Learning training account and optional insurance coverage.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Possession of a valid Driver License.
• Knowledge of Department decontamination procedures.
• Knowledge of citrus diseases and their symptoms.
• Knowledge of survey section’s goals, strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Skills in completing and maintaining accurate records.
• Skills in performing basic math.
• Skills in basic computing.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to identify citrus varieties.
• Ability to lift and transport 25 pounds and bend repetitiously.
• Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, and humid environments.
• Ability to walk on uneven ground and in inclement weather.
• Ability to interact with the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to read and draw basic maps and to locate properties using street and geographic maps.

Responsibilities

• Surveys commercial citrus groves for the presence of citrus disease symptoms.
• Travels in state assigned vehicle to remote survey areas.
• Walks or rides in all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) throughout the survey areas.
• Accurately report locations of trees that express symptoms.
• Assists with the collection of plant materials as samples to be sent to the pathology lab for identification.
• Accurately complete surveys and enter information into the ESRI Program.
• Cooperates as a team player in the daily functions of their assigned crew and field station.
• Accurately completes time and attendance reports, vehicle maintenance reports, and survey reports.
• Completes daily cleaning of work units (vehicle, ATV, and trailer).
• Other related duties as directed by supervisor.

Benefits

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements);
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com;
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). For more information visit Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan (Does not apply to previous FRS Retirees);
• Flexible Spending Accounts; For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED