OPS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - 42913029

Requisition No: 878875 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: OPS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - 42913029

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 42913029 

Salary:  $19.00 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 07/14/2026 

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OPS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY

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

CONTACT:

Carlos Averhoff Chirino, Phone (772) 216-2263

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or its equivalent and five (5) years of administrative or clerical experience; or

An equivalent combination of education and experience which equals five (5) years can substitute for the above requirements; or

A bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of administrative experience; or

A master's degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university can substitute for 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) 

Possession of a valid 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, 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.
• Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information.
  
  

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 overnight travel is required.
  
  

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.

• Benefits include a LinkedIn Learning training account and optional insurance coverage.

• The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 4:00pm.
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