Operations & Management Consultant Manager - SES (Nursery)

Florida; Chiefland (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Group insurance

Job summary

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in Chiefland seeks an Operations and Management Consultant Manager (SES) to plan and supervise budwood production, nursery operations and facility maintenance. The role requires coordinating staff, optimizing production, and ensuring compliance with division policies.

The incumbent will oversee foundation trees, seed blocks, and distribution activities, manage budgets, train staff, and drive safety and quality across programs while

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional or nonprofessional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering or administrative work (high school diploma).
• Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of professional experience.
• Master's degree can substitute for 1 year of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and direct activities in Chiefland greenhouse and nursery operations.
• Supervise staff, conduct performance appraisals and approve attendance.
• Budget, resources and procurement planning for programs and facilities.

Skills

Management principles

Citrus knowledge

Plant nutrition

Pest control knowledge

Computer databases

Verbal and written communication

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree substitute for experience

Job description

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in Chiefland seeks an Operations and Management Consultant Manager (SES) to plan and supervise budwood production, nursery operations and facility maintenance. The role requires coordinating staff, optimizing production, and ensuring compliance with division policies.

The incumbent will oversee foundation trees, seed blocks, and distribution activities, manage budgets, train staff, and drive safety and quality across programs while