DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE II - 42003963

Requisition No: 877482 Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services Working Title: DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE II - 42003963 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 42003963 Salary: $47,830.64 - $52,613.70 Posting Closing Date: 07/02/2026 Total Compensation Estimator ToolDEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE II FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FOOD, NUTRITION AND WELLNESS

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:

Bela Delgado, View phone number on click.appcast.io

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school or its equivalent and seven (7) years of professional or paraprofessional 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 bachelor's degree (4 years) 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 three (3) 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 (6 years) from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in business administration and two (2) years of professional experience as described above. 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) Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license. Please Note: There will be a standard numerically based work sample administered with an established minimum required passing score to all eligible candidates in order to move to the next phase of consideration 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 valuesand supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualifiedindividuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Moderate travel required. Must be able to travel up to 50% of scheduled hours. Monthly travel will vary based on activities scheduled. Some weekend and evening travel required for attending meetings, events and conferences. Must be willing to obtain additional training appropriate to job functions.

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. Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment. Actual hours of work shift will be established by supervisor and based on providing departmental coverage for established business hours. Some weekend and evening travel required for completing reviews and attendance/presentations at conferences and meetings.

JOB DUTIES:

General: Coordinate activities, events and award programs to promote the Florida Farm to School initiative and school gardens across the state. Facilitate relationships with and provide assistance to School Food Authorities (SFAs) and agriculture teachers to increase school garden participation and nutrition education. Promote all division programs through outreach activities and events. Coordinate regional meetings for school districts and teachers encouraging Farm to School practices. Work to connect the Florida Farm to School network by helping schools identify partners to execute on-site gardens. Help schools with best management practices for growing on school property. Provide technical assistance with procurement for the Farm to School program in schools on National School Lunch Program (NSLP) in accordance with state and federal regulations. Develop reports on each school’s level of participation and progress of expansion in Farm to School. Create targeted plans of action and execute plans for districts with low participation. Responsible for school garden and nutrition education activities, such as the Harvest of the Month program, school garden programs/events and school garden census. Attend school garden and/or nutrition education events. Coordinates the development of the annual Florida Farm to School Conference, including identifying speakers, farm tour sites, coordinating with internal staff and finalizing the programming. With support of the Director of Outreach, develops the communication plan to all speakers and attendees. Establishes and maintains the Florida Farm to School website and a Florida Farm to School: School Garden stakeholder network and database for outreach, communications and tracking existing school gardens. Establishes direct relationships with retailers, growers, teachers and community partners. Fosters relationships in the existing network and conducts outreach on behalf of the Florida Farm to School Initiative including tabling events, speaking at conferences and hosting office hours. Coordinates and maintains special projects, such as school garden trainings, Farm to School grants, Virtual Town Hall Webinars, pilot projects, etc., and provide technical assistance and evaluation of potential pilot programs. Attend events, meetings and conferences to promote division initiatives and programs. Attend subject matter expert trainings. Work with the Director of Outreach to develop relationships with community partners, non-profits and governmental organizations directly related to agriculture and Farm to School program. Serve as one of the liaisons to the National Farm to School Network, School Garden Support Organization, Florida Agriculture in the Classroom, 4H through UF/IFAS and other state and national Farm to School organizations. Complete monthly and quarterly reports, as needed. Assist with the emergency management functions of the bureau during periods of disaster. Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of local food systems, gardening, and sustainable agriculture. Effective verbal and written communication, human relations and organizational skills. Skill in analyzing and interpreting data for program effectiveness. Skill in providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers. Skill in operating a personal computer with word processing and spreadsheets software. Ability to work in a setting requiring self-motivation/cooperative decision-making and to work effectively with diverse groups of people. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines while maintaining extreme attention to detail. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Ability to plan, organize and work independently, as well as within a team environment. Ability to adapt successfully and quickly to change and deliver quality results in a timely manner. Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion. Ability to maintain highest level of confidentiality. 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 Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more! For a complete list of benefits, visit 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: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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). 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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.