OPS CITRUS GROVE SURVEYOR - 42900522

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website.Requisition No: 873066Agency: Agriculture and Consumer ServicesWorking Title: OPS CITRUS GROVE SURVEYOR - 42900522Class TitleOPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN IIOrganizationFLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICESDIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRYContactMinimum RequirementsA high school diploma or its equivalent.Possession of a valid Driver License.Application InstructionsAll 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.NotesTo 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. Use of AI tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be considered in determining qualification.Benefits include a LinkedIn Learning training account and optional insurance coverage.Job DutiesSurveys 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 reports 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 completes surveys and enters 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.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of Department decontamination procedures.Knowledge of citrus diseases and their symptoms.Knowledge of survey section's goals, strategies, policies, and procedures.Skill in completing and maintaining accurate records.Skill in performing basic math.Skill 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 repeatedly.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.Benefits of Working for the State of FloridaParticipation 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).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.For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida law, 110.211 F.S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.J-18808-Ljbffr