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Requisition No: 882023 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: OPS SENIOR CLERK - 42902925 1

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 42902925 

Salary:  $15.00/Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 08/21/2026 

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OPS SENIOR CLERK

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

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

CONTACT:

Leah Kincaid, (850) 681-5873 or Will Liner (850) 681-5881

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of secretarial or clerical work experience; or

College education from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours for the required work experience; or

Vocational/technical training in the area of secretarial science or office/business studies can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours for the required work experience.   

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:

Occasional to moderate travel required.

NOTES:

The anticipated hiring salary for this position is $15.00 hourly.

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.

JOB DUTIES:

This position provides comprehensive administrative support to the Forest Management Bureau, requiring advanced proficiency in word processing, database management, email systems, and specialized software.   The incumbent must independently organize work priorities, maintain electronic and physical files, and ensure effective use of computer resources.

Serves as primary administrative support for bureau staff, including managing incoming calls, distributing mail, preparing professional correspondence, coordinating copying, incoming and outgoing mail, and maintaining select electronic bureau files.

Provides primary support for the Florida Forest Service main incoming telephone line.

Enters and updates Forest Stewardship Program plan progress data in the Forest Stewardship Program database as directed by the Cooperative Forestry Assistance (CFA) Supervisor. Monitors program progress by County Foresters and Forestry Consultants via quarterly reports submitted by Regional CFA Coordinators and reports discrepancies to the CFA Supervisor.

Manages administrative functions of the TREE CITY USA program as directed by the CFA Supervisor including maintaining the program database, monitoring approved applications, and preparing correspondence with the Arbor Day Foundation and field units.

Provides administrative support for cost-sharing programs administered by the Forest Management Bureau.  This includes preparing correspondence with applicants, contracts, and other documents required for program delivery as directed by the CFA Supervisor.

Performs other duties as required.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

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 MyFloridaDeferredComp.com;
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). For more information visit Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan (Does not apply to previous FRS Retirees);
• Flexible Spending Accounts; For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per  week) refer to People First at 877-562-7287 or go to:

 https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/myhealth/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees

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.