Job Description

Requisition No: 877414

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE II - 42005484

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42005484

Salary: $45,146.53 - $52,500.00

Posting Closing Date: 06/12/2026

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DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE II

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:

Julie Kay Charles (850) 617-7368

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma 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.

Requires possession of a valid Class E 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, 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:

Frequent travel 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.

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

JOB DUTIES:

Plan, process and implement sponsorships and industry programs with key industry organizations and associations. Represent the division at ag industry events, conferences, and meetings. Make presentations to promote the FFF Industry Membership Program and share FFF Marketing results with the ag industry.

Manage agriculture education activities for the division, including the Agriscience Education Leadership Program (AELP). Develop relationships with participants and the agricultural industry to facilitate communication and understanding of the agriculture industry. Coordinate and lead industry tours for the AELP throughout the state. Recruit for new classes to the program through outreach. Oversee budget and inventory associated with agriculture education programs. Manage FFA and 4-H sponsorships.

Recruit new members into the “Fresh From Florida” Industry Program by informing the industry of the benefits of the program.

Manage department and division priority initiatives. Liaison with other divisions & offices for high profile projects. Secure industry partnerships for special events and projects.

USDA State Agency’s Organic Certification Cost Share Program. Contract manager responsible for federal financial reporting, narrative report and spreadsheet of operations reimbursed. Manage contract with Florida Organic Growers to ensure payments are processed and reports are submitted.

Manage Cattle Enhancement Board project. Process paperwork and ensure reports are submitted and deliverables are met.

Utilize Salesforce to maintain member database and update as needed. Create salesforce reports as requested. Enter campaign data into Salesforce for industry relations activities, as needed.

Perform other related duties and special assignments as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• 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

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 (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 clicking here All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.