MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in marketing, business, economics, agriculture, international affairs or merchandising, and two (2) years of experience in marketing, merchandising, customer service, public relations or advertising.

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 Driver’s License.

Please Note : There will be a numerically based work sample administered with an established minimum required passing score to all eligible candidates as part of the hiring process for this position.

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 travel required.

NOTES :

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

JOB DUTIES :

Provides direct support to the Bureau’s supervisory staff. May be occassionally assigned to conduct operations in market settings.

Compiles and analyzes data from the 12 State Farmers Markets. Produces a variety of reports related to agricultural products, sales, and general market data.

Leads special projects designated by supervisor. This includes, but is not limited to, Leasable Building Space Inventory, Space Inventory, FCO, Annual Summary Report, and Estate Holdings.

Compiles requests from the general public for information concerning the State Markets and other agriculture related inquiries.

Manages commodity reports and sales.

Provides direct support to the Gadsden State Farmers Market. Compile, prepare and submit market financial and commodity reports.

Prepare purchase requisitions and purchasing card documentation and process invoices for payment. Prepare billing documents and record payments.

Prepare bank deposits and related reports, maintain pre-numbered receipts inventory.

Prepare and maintain expense and revenue ledgers.

Gather and prepare lease creation documents and perform related calculations.

Maintains a comprehensive working knowledge and capability in general office procedures, databases and other technical capabilities needed to achieve superior results in missions, events and projects.

Provides direct support with budget or contract management. Provides direct support in routine correspondence, purchase requisitions and monthly reports for the Bureau of State Farmers Markets.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Knowledge of state of Florida and FDACS laws and rules
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

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!

Last updated : 2024-04-28