VetJobs is Hiring an OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II - Winter Haven, FL Near Winter, FL
Job DescriptionATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN IIFLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICESDIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY
OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY --
THIS IS A FULL-TIME OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES (OPS) POSITION*** Salary: $15.00 Hourly Minimum RequirementsA 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 values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.NotesBenefits include a LinkedIn Learning training account and optional insurance coverage. Job DutiesGeneral Statement: This is a technical position responsible for inspecting and detecting diseased citrus trees. Surveying commercial citrus properties for expressed symptoms of citrus diseases. This includes traveling to remote surveys areas, walking or riding all-terrain vehicles (ATV’s) throughout survey areas looking for host plants, and identifying diseased plants. Collecting and summitting samples according to the program sample collecting procedures. Recording and reporting survey data using established protocols. Cooperating as a team player in the daily functions of their assigned crew and field station. This includes accurately completing time and attendance reports, vehicle maintenance reports, survey reports and the daily cleaning of the vehicle and ATV. Other related duties as directed by management. Auto req ID416824BR Minimum Education RequiredHigh School/GED Job_CategoryTechnician Additional Qualifications/ResponsibilitiesKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of plant cultivation.
Skilled in completing and maintaining accurate records.
Skilled in map reading and ability to know location to perform wayfinding.
Ability to recognize citrus varieties and other known host of citrus diseases.
Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, and humid environments.
Ability to walk on uneven ground and in inclement weather.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to prioritize and work independently.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and bend repetitiously.
Ability to read and draw basic maps and locate properties using street and geographic maps.
Ability to operate a computer to access and retrieve electronic information.
City*Winter Haven State*Florida Job CodeAgriculture Agriculture Affiliate SponsorFlorida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services