OPS Agricultural Technician II - at State of Florida Englewood, Sarasota County, FL

Requisition

Requisition No: 866850

Agriculture and Consumer Services

Temp

$16.00/Hourly

12/29/2025

Englewood, Sarasota County, FL.

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

This is a full-time position on the Myakka State Forest in Englewood, FL, managing invasive exotic plants that alter plant communities by displacing native species. The majority of the time will be spent in the field searching for invasive plants, logging areas on a GPS, treating, and maintaining these areas. This work includes mapping locations on the computer in ArcGIS (Arc Map), other data entry, and equipment maintenance.

Also employee provides assistance with state forest projects such as collecting data for threatened and endangered plant and animal species, restoration projects, and the prescribed burning program.

Eric Strickland,

A high school diploma or its equivalent.

Requires possession of a valid class E driver license.

Occasional to moderate travel required.

Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.

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.

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 ;

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). For more information visit and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan(Does not apply to previous FRS Retirees);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
  
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• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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 . 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.