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MyFlorida DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE II - 42003933 in TALLAHASSEE, Florida
DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE II - 42003933
Date: Jan 7, 2025
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Requisition No: 843574
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE II - 42003933
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 42003933
Salary: $46,830.68
Posting Closing Date: 01/14/2025
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DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE II
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
FOOD, NUTRITION AND WELLNESS
OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY
CONTACT:
Jeremy Eason (850) 631-1313
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 communicationsand 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 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.
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 Class E driver 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. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Moderate travel required.
Must be willing to obtain additional training appropriate to job functions.
NOTES:
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: Responsible for the promotion of the Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness programs, specifically the Summer Food Service Programs. This includes the development of content for outreach materials, assisting with communications activities, coordinating special events and representing the division to the public and stakeholders at conferences.
Assists with writing and editing content for outreach and education marketing materials to include newsletters, flyers, brochures, point-of-service displays, menu templates, direct mail and presentation materials. Work with Division leadership to prepare policy and program information to disseminate to the public and stakeholders using multiple communication channels, such as newsletters, email campaigns, social media outlets and website content; determines the most effective and consistent communication with the public. Ensures outreach materials meet the department’s standardization guidelines.
Prepares source documentation to assist the division’s Contract Manager and Accountant with the completion of bids, specifications and purchase requests to contract with outside vendors. Reviews, approves and ensures the quality of work delivered to and from vendors for the development and completion of outreach and education marketing materials. Ensures consistency of program information content.
Develops, implements and coordinates special events from concept to final analysis of event effectiveness and impact. Staffs events, as needed, including set up and tear down of the event. Researches and identifies sites to exhibit and promote division programs. Works cooperatively with division staff to create new outreach opportunities.
Provides information to division staff on all program education and outreach activities and issues involving the Summer Food Service Programs. Works with division staff to measure and evaluate the effectiveness of the outreach and education initiatives. Collaborates with other divisions regarding public relations and special events promoting division programs.
Assists with implementing a cohesive outreach and education plan for the division. Researches, identifies and develops innovative strategies to expand awareness about division programs. Monitors trends for indications of the need for new products or services to target specific audiences.
Assists with the emergency management functions of the bureau during periods of disaster. Performs other related duties as assigned or required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to secure factual information.
Ability to advise and coordinate on marketing strategies.
Ability to advise and coordinate on advertising strategies.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
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 adapt successfully and quickly to change and deliver quality results in a timely manner.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
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:
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Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee
