OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II - 42903019

Florida; Ebro (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State group insurance

457b deferred compensation plan

401(a) retirement plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks an OPS Agricultural Technician II to oversee chemical treatment of invasive plants affecting forest management. Primary duties include mixing and applying herbicides with various sprayers and maintaining spray equipment.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Class E license; candidates should be comfortable working in hot, humid forests and learning to identify plant species on site.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Possesses a valid Class E driver license.
• Experience with chemical herbicides is preferred.
• Ability to identify plant species and work in challenging field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Chemically treat invasive plants to support forest management.
• Mix and apply herbicides using hand sprayers, backpacks, ATV or truck tanks.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair of vehicles and spray equipment.
• Work in hot, humid forest environments and remote field locations.

Skills

Chemical herbicide application

Equipment maintenance

Plant species identification

Willingness to work in harsh forests

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand sprayers

Backpack sprayers

ATV tanks

Truck tanks

Job description

Requisition No: 884263
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II - 42903019
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 42903019
Salary: $16.00 Hourly
Posting Closing Date: 10/06/2026

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OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

• OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY -- THIS IS A FULL-TIME OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES (OPS) POSITION***

Contact

Charley Ferrer; 850-691-0805

Minimum Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

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.

To 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. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

Job Duties

Primarily the chemical treatment of a suite of invasive plants that inhibit forest management and contribute to decreased biodiversity.

• Mixing and applying chemical herbicides using hand sprayers, backpack sprayers, ATV tanks, or Truck tanks.
• Routine maintenance and repair of vehicles and spray equipment.
• Able and willing to work and navigate in occasionally extreme conditions of hard to access, hot and humid forests.
• Ability to learn and differentiate plant species.

The Benefits Of Working For The State Of Florida

Working for the State of Florida as an OPS employee is more than just a paycheck.

• Participation 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)
• Flexible Spending Accounts; For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com ;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to People First at 877-562-7287 or go to:

https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/myhealth/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees

Special Notes

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.