OPERATIONS AND MGMT CONSULTANT MGR - SES - 42004313

Requisition No : 862634

Agency : Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title : OPERATIONS AND MGMT CONSULTANT MGR - SES - 42004313

Pay Plan : SES

Position Number : 42004313

Salary : $50,584.82 - $55,643.30

Posting Closing Date : 10 / 16 / 2025

Overview

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

OPERATIONS & MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT MANAGER-SES

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY

CONTACT : Justin Ezell, Phone 863-298-3042

Minimum Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering, or administrative work.

A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Requires possession of a valid Class E driver 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 utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency. A list of approved agencies can be viewed at "Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education."

Job Duties

General Statement : This is a professional administrative, consulting, and supervisory position responsible for planning, assigning, supervising, and directing the activities of the Chiefland Budwood Foundation trees in the greenhouses, seed source block, the maintenance of the facility grounds, and working with bureau staff and nursery owners for the production of registered foundation trees, budwood, and seed.

The incumbent spends majority of their time communicating with, motivating, providing, or coordinating training, and directing the work of subordinates. In addition, the incumbent must complete timely performance appraisals, develop accurate work plans, and timely approve attendance and leave for each subordinate. Incumbent has the authority to make recommendations for special pay increases, reclassifications, hiring, and disciplinary actions, when appropriate. Responsible and accountable for managing budget / dollars / resources (staff, vehicles, computers, cell phones, etc.) of any assigned programs in an efficient and accountable manner. Responsible for ensuring that assigned program areas have operational procedures and processes which result in accountability and compliance with division and department policies and procedures.

Foundation Trees and Facility Management : Oversees foundation tree production, planting, and cultural care at the Chiefland Foundation facility. Coordinates the planning for tree production by anticipating budwood demand and having budwood production peak for timely distribution of propagating material to customers. Keeps budwood trees in optimal production by planning proper application rates for fertilizer, water, insecticides. Responsible for keeping insects out of greenhouses by maintaining structures and applying pesticides. Leads others in the collection and recording of test samples, data, and horticultural observations from foundation trees. Performs various field diagnostic tests for virus detection and participates in and leads others in routine grove and nursery maintenance practices, such as fertilizing, spraying, pruning, cold protection, soil fumigation, propagation, planting, and other care, as required. Keeps records of foundation plantings, properly identifying the trees from nursery records and making permanent records of the tree status. Inspects trees for virus symptoms during specified time periods and makes special inspections when required to investigate problems with records. Consults in the design and construction of greenhouses when needed. Schedules maintenance in greenhouses, seed block, and office work areas, keeping infrastructure and equipment in good repair. Plans budget and requisitions and purchases necessary supplies to keep the greenhouses, seed block, and office operational; submits required paperwork to headquarters. Consults with and assists bureau chief on development of program policy and other operational aspects of the clean stock program.

Employee Supervision : Plans, schedules, supervises, and provides training in nursery production and cultural care for each assigned position. Recruits and assists in the selection of personnel to fill vacancies in foundation greenhouses. Reviews work standards, timesheets, and performance of subordinates. Ensures subordinate positions comply with all departmental policies and procedures.

Budwood Distribution : Organizes and provides leadership to other members of the bureau staff in cutting budwood from the foundation for distribution to growers; visually inspects trees for health and vigor; makes records to preserve identity of the material to be distributed. Witnesses the cutting of budwood and distribution from foundation trees, including the following duties :

• Inspects trees for abnormal growth, true-to-type fruit, and general tree condition, making sure the trees selected are properly virus-tested as indicated on records.
• Takes budwood orders from customers.
• Records the number of bud eyes cut and identifies the specific tree from which they were cut, keeping accurate records.
• Tags individual bundles of budwood, recording exact tree, clones, and virus status.
• Packages, mails, or distributes budwood to nurserymen.

Other : Performs other related duties as required by management. Attends training seminars and meetings relating to scientific and educational research and development in the area of citrus; provides assistance to other bureaus of emergency programs of the division.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Benefits

Working for the State of Florida offers a comprehensive total compensation package including :

For a complete list of benefits, visit the Florida benefits site.

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the "Total Compensation Estimator Tool" located above under the "Posting Closing Date."

Notes : 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 must notify the agency hiring authority. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace with drug testing as required by law.

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