COLLECTIONS MANAGER

Requisition No: 848007

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: COLLECTIONS MANAGER - 42001238

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42001238

Salary: $49,584.67 - $54,543.32

Posting Closing Date: 03/20/2025

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COLLECTIONS MANAGER

(CLASS TITLE: BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST IV)

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:

Dr. Patrick Gorring, (352) 395-4725 or Patrick.Gorring@FDACS.gov; or Dr. Paul Skelley, (352) 395-4678 or Paul.Skelley@FDACS.gov

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in biological, physical, natural, or agricultural sciences and three (3) years of related professional experience; or

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university as described above and two (2) two years of related professional experience as described above; or

A doctorate from an accredited college or university as described above.

Certain positions within this class require individuals to meet specific federal or state regulations as identified by the employing agency.

Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency. A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org)

***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, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. 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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional travel, including overnight and sometimes up to two weeks at a time on an emergency program, is required.

JOB DUTIES:

General Statement: This is a professional position responsible for resource management and development for diagnostic staff in support of the plant and plant pest regulatory activities of the Division of Plant Industry.

Serves as the Collections Manager of the Florida State Collection of Arthropods (FSCA). Responsible for tasks related to the entire resource, in addition to duties in the assigned taxonomic specialty. These duties include maintaining records to generate the annual report (loans, donations, tours, visitors, etc.), keeping up resource registrations and certificates, assisting with projects and grant proposals that benefit the entire resource (digitization, infrastructure improvements, assist managing student volunteers and interns, website development, etc.), managing resource specific supplies (specimen housing, curation tools, specimen preparation, etc.), and assisting with acquisition of donated resources to build the collection, etc.

Assists with diagnosing plant pest problems. Performs limited identifications and classifications of taxa to genus and species, or to the lowest taxonomic unit possible, using morphometric analysis and other scientific methods of identification of specimens submitted to the Bureau. Writes necessary reports and assists in publications regarding these taxa and new techniques internally or in scientific journals to support activities of the Division. Participates in field surveys and prepares and presents instructional material for in-service training of district personnel.

Maintains broad knowledge, currency, and professional standing in biosystematics and collections management through communication and correspondence with other recognized collections managers and expert systematists. Acts as a liaison with other museum collections and organizations, help oversee website and FSCA related outreach. Reports on activities of FSCA.

Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of current systematic theory and practices, current taxonomy, museum management, and curation.
• Knowledge of traditional (morphological), current (molecular), and other diagnostic methods and techniques.
• Skill in the use of scientific laboratory and specialized equipment such as field equipment, computers, genetic analysis equipment, and various microscopes.
• Ability to plan, design and conduct projects to improve infrastructure.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments, delegate tasks and supervise volunteers.
• Ability to prepare adminstrative documents and publish results.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Ability to manage resources including funding, personnel, equipment and supplies.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.