Agricultural Technician II: Field Pest Detection & Travel

Florida; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State group insurance (eligibility)

Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (R2

457b retirement savings plan

Job summary

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREAND CONSUMER SERVICES is seeking an OPS Agricultural Technician II to perform plant pest detection surveys and support GALS eradication efforts in multiple settings. The role requires travel, field inspections, and meticulous record-keeping across reports and mobile apps.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license, with the ability to obtain fruit fly certification within six months and pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver license.
• Must obtain fruit fly certification within six months of appointment and maintain it.
• Background screening and fingerprinting are required.
• Frequent travel including overnight and up to two weeks at a time.

Responsibilities

• Conducts plant pest detection surveys in various environments (agricultural, public, residential).
• Performs Giant African Land Snail (GALS) eradication program activities.
• Submits timely reports and inputs records into Mobile Inspection apps; maintains required records.
• Responds to detections with extensive travel as needed; may work two weeks away from headquarters.
• Conducts field detection tasks and submits samples to appropriate bureaus for confirmation.

Skills

Plant pest inspection techniques

Regulatory treatments of plants

Pesticide labeling restrictions

Spray equipment maintenance

Record-keeping and reporting

Detect plant pests

Travel up to two weeks

Lift up to 50 pounds

Outdoor field work

Reading maps

Effective written and verbal沟通

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Driver License

Tools

Esri GIS

GPS devices

Microsoft Excel

Job description

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREAND CONSUMER SERVICES is seeking an OPS Agricultural Technician II to perform plant pest detection surveys and support GALS eradication efforts in multiple settings. The role requires travel, field inspections, and meticulous record-keeping across reports and mobile apps.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license, with the ability to obtain fruit fly certification within six months and pass a background check.