DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE I - 42002723 Date: Dec 12, 2024 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 843097 Agency: Agriculture and Consumer ServicesWorking Title: DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE I - 42002723Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 42002723 Salary: $41,042.22 - $45,146.44 Posting Closing Date: 01/02/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE I FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES DIVISION OF MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY CONTACT: Donna Watson (850) 617-7341 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in marketing, business, merchandising, economics, agriculture, international affairs, leisure services, or communications and two (2) years of professional experience in marketing, advertising, public relations, agriculture, international affairs, leisure services, business or industry development, the travel industry or in hotel or restaurant management;or A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in business administration and one (1) year of professional experience as described above. Professional or paraprofessional 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. 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) (https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/foreign-trained-grads/approved-credential-evaluation-agencie.stml) 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. Qualifiedindividuals 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: Research market conditions, data and trends for Florida’s agriculture industry. Include market data/trends with marketing campaign highlights to provide content for features and advertorials. Collaborate with graphics team to create advertorials and outreach materials for the Florida Agricultural Promotion Campaign membership program. Prepare responses to industry and media inquiries based on marketing data and trends. Conduct outreach to industry publication representatives to share Florida’s agriculture market conditions. Include marketing trends in presentations and webinars that highlight the division’s marketing campaigns and promote the membership program. Gather content from other bureaus/sections for presentations. Define and streamline process to collect data and information. Coordinate member services communications for the Florida Agricultural Promotional Campaign (FAPC) or “Fresh From Florida” Industry Membership Program. Primary contact for gathering market conditions/trends/data and marketing highlights and writing, editing, and distributing FAPC newsletters, Florida Market Bulletin, and special alerts. Proof/edit materials for division programs. Respond to industry inquiries regarding FAPC membership. Utilize contact management system to research member data base, enter new member information, create reports, etc. Assist with activities for the FL Farm Winery Program, Viticulture Advisory Council, ag industry sponsorships, and events. Promote the Fresh From Florida Program at industry meetings, tours, webinars, trade shows, events, and conferences. Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective written communication.
Knowledge of email newsletter platforms such as mailchimp.
Knowledge of Powerpoint.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to plan and coordinate promotional activities.
Ability to present information in a concise and organized manner.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to communicate effectively.
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:
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). 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.VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee