Fruit Fly Detection Field Technician

State-of-Florida; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks an OPS Fruit Fly Trapper to support the Exotic Fruit Fly Detection program. This position is located in the Division of Plant Industry, Agriculture and Consumer Services, and requires manual fieldwork installing traps and conducting surveys.

The role involves travel, collecting samples, maintaining records in e-Trap, coordinating with the public, and adhering to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent with six months of relevant experience.
• An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Place and service fruit fly detection devices and conduct pest surveys.
• Submit timely reports and maintain trapping records in required systems.
• Perform field diagnostics and collect lab samples for insects and related organisms.

Skills

Environmental health

Regulatory knowledge

Outdoor work

Data reporting

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Tools

e-Trap

Job description

State of Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks an OPS Fruit Fly Trapper to support the Exotic Fruit Fly Detection program. This position is located in the Division of Plant Industry, Agriculture and Consumer Services, and requires manual fieldwork installing traps and conducting surveys.

The role involves travel, collecting samples, maintaining records in e-Trap, coordinating with the public, and adhering to safety procedures.