Operations And Mgmt Consultant Mgr - Ses - 42004313

Requisition No: 886836 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

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

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 42004313 

Salary:  $50,584.56 - $55,642.86 

Posting Closing Date: 11/17/2026 

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OPERATIONS & MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT MANAGER-SES

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***
 

CONTACT:        
      

Justin Ezell, phone # (863) 298-3042

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or its equivalent and eight (8) years of professional or nonprofessional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering or administrative work; or

A bachelor’s degree (4 years) 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; or

A master’s degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. 

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.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org) 

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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must obtain a Restricted Use Pesticide License within 90 days of hire. 

This position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60L-36.003, Florida Administrative Code, and Chapter 112.313, Florida Statutes.

Occasional travel required, sometimes including up to two weeks at a time on an emergency program, required.

After hours may be required for emergency repairs, cultural care, or weather events.

NOTES:

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.

Successful candidate must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

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. 

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISION: 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.

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.

FOUNDATION TREES, SEED BLOCK, AND FACILITY MANAGEMENT: Oversees foundation and seed source 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. Coordinating the planning of fruit and seed production for timely distribution of material to customers. Participates in seed extraction. Keeps budwood and seed trees in optimal production by planning proper application rates for fertilizer, water, and 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 and seed 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 and seed tree 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. Schedule 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 chiefs on development of program policy and other operational aspects of the clean stock program.

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:

1. Inspect 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.
2. Take budwood orders from customers.
3. Record the number of bud eyes cut and identifies the specific tree from which they were cut, keeping accurate records.
4. Tag individual bundles of budwood, recording exact tree, clones and virus status. 
5. Package, mail or distribute 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 related to citrus; provides assistance to other bureaus of emergency programs of the division.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of tractors, sprayers and other implements used in the cultivation of citrus.
• Knowledge of plant growth, plant nutrition, insects and diseases.
• Knowledge to repair and maintain physical facilities including greenhouses.
• Knowledge of basic construction techniques with the ability to make minor repairs.
• Knowledge of citrus varieties and rootstocks.
• Ability to use computer databases.
• Ability to understand and apply all applicable rules, and procedures. 
• Ability to assign work priorities and keep program and staff functioning at a high level of efficiency.
• Ability to lift and transport up to 50-pound objects and bend repetitiously.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, and humid environments.
• Ability to walk on natural and cultivated areas with uneven ground and in inclement weather.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, including the public sector.
  
  

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.  The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

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.”

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.