OPS CITRUS GROVE SURVEYOR - 42900522

State of Florida

24d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an Open Competitive Opportunity for a full-time Other Personal Services (OPS) position as an OPS Citrus Grove Surveyor (Class Title: OPS Agricultural Technician II) within the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry. The role involves surveying commercial citrus groves for the presence of citrus disease symptoms, accurately reporting locations of symptomatic trees, and assisting with the collection of plant samples for laboratory identification. The surveyor will travel to remote areas using state-assigned vehicles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and will be required to walk through survey areas. Responsibilities also include accurately completing surveys, entering information into the ESRI Program, cooperating as a team member, completing various reports (time, attendance, vehicle maintenance, survey), and daily cleaning of work units. The position requires working outdoors in various environmental conditions and interacting professionally with the public.

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.
• Cooperate 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

• LinkedIn Learning training account
• Optional insurance coverage
• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements)
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b)
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

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