Requisition No: 835519
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I - 42900403
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY
***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY -- THIS IS A PART-TIME OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES (OPS) POSITION***
CONTACT:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A high school diploma or its equivalent.
Possession of a valid Driver License.
***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***
- 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, hours worked, and formal education fields 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.
NOTES:
Preference will be granted to applicants with work experience with a biological focus.
Benefits include a LinkedIn Learning training account.
Position offers flexible hours and scheduling (16-29 hours/week).
JOB DUTIES
General Statement: Position will process fruit fly trap contents as part of Florida’s fruit fly exclusion and detection program.
Identification of fruit fly species with use of dissection microscope (training provided).
Detection of presence of fluorescent dyes with use of ultraviolet light.
Data entry of findings into computer system.
Performs other tasks as assigned by management.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of basic laboratory safety procedures.
- Skill in written and verbal communication.
- Skill with data management, data entry, clerical and computer preferred.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability using a microscope and specimen sorting.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
- Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements);
- Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b);
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan).
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 (1-866-663-4735).
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.
Location: PALMETTO, FL, US, 34221 PALMETTO, FL, US, 34220 PALMETTO, FL, US, 34280
Nearest Major Market: Sarasota
Nearest Secondary Market: Tampa
For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.
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