Ops Fruit Fly Trapper

Requisition No: 878623

Agency:
Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title:

OPS FRUIT FLY TRAPPER -

Class

Title:

OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Division of Plant Industry

Contact:
Grayson Grume, Phone

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and six months of experience in environmental protection, regulation, or health; one of the physical or natural sciences; agriculture; or engineering.
• An associate’s degree (2 years) or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Educational

Note:

Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates using a degree attained outside of the United States must provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency. Approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.”

• Occasional travel, including overnight and sometimes up to two weeks on an emergency program, is required.
• Must obtain fruit fly certification within six months of appointment and maintain it throughout employment in this position.

• Position is headquartered at 410 Park Place Boulevard, Clearwater, FL 33759.
• The work schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Benefits include a Linked In Learning training account and optional insurance coverage.
• Successful candidate must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

• Places and services fruit fly detection devices in accordance with the Florida Fruit Fly Detection Manual. Conducts plant pest detection surveys in agricultural and residential environments.
• Performs all activities associated with fruit fly detection program timely and responsibly. Maintains a passing grade on all fruit fly related training material.
• Submits timely and accurate reports of all work performed, including inputting daily trapping records into e-Trap and maintaining all Fruit Fly Detection records as required by program standards, and all other reports as necessary.
• Follows all established safety guidelines and any additional precautions and practices set forth by management.

• Conducts themselves in a professional manner and presents a neat, professional appearance to the public.
• Responds to consumer complaints, or refers them to the proper agency when necessary.
• Attends meetings and workshops to keep current on Department activities.

• Conducts field diagnostic tasks, using approved sampling methods and equipment to collect laboratory samples.
• Detects, examines, collects, prepares, and submits insects and other arthropods, diseases and soil samples indexed to the appropriate technical bureau for confirmation.
• Obtains additional information using investigative techniques, including reference materials, source information, and interviews with authoritative sources to assist in proper diagnosis.

• Assists with inspections of plant material and other high-risk commodities for the purpose of excluding plant pests.

• Assists in exotic pest surveys and protocols within the state.
• Responds to emergency programs that necessitate prolonged absences from assigned headquarters and unusual working hours.

Performs related work as directed by management.

• Skilled in completing and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to recognize citrus varieties and other known hosts of Exotic Fruit Flies.
• Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, or humid temperature environments.
• Ability to walk on uneven ground and in inclement weather.
• Ability to interact with the public and team members in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to read and draw basic maps, and to locate properties using street and geographic maps.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs and bend repeatedly.

• Participation in state group insurance (eligibility requirements apply).
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).
• Participation in the State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan.
• Linked In Learning training account.
• Optional insurance coverage.

The State of Florida supports a Drug‑Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Florida statutes.

Location:

410 Park Place Boulevard, Clearwater, FL 33759.

Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F.S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.