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Extension Agent I or II - 4-H Youth Development	60351023 - AG-GULF	Gulf	2 Apr 2025
The Gulf County 4-H Agent and a team of volunteers and staff make a positive impact on the growth and development of youth in Gulf County helping shape future generations of leaders. The 4-H Youth Development Agent focuses on 1) volunteer development and 2) positive youth development through collaboration with 4-H volunteers, 4-H Extension colleagues, and Extension colleagues in the other Extension program areas.
Extension Agent I or II – Family Consumer Science	60353005 - AG-BREVARD	Brevard	18 Apr 2025
The successful candidate will design, implement, and evaluate community-based education programs that improve financial literacy and help individuals, families, and communities improve their economic well-being. Educational programs may be targeted to help individuals and families manage financial resources or own a home (about 55% of your time). The successful candidate will work with beginning and established cottage food and other food entrepreneurs on topics such as starting a food business, food safety, labeling and packaging, regulations, and financial management (about 40% of your time).
Extension Agent I or II - Natural Resources	60355056 - AG-ST LUCIE	St. Lucie	9 Apr 2025
The successful candidate will lead through designing, implementing, and evaluating natural resources and environmental educational programs (95% of candidates’ time) to help county citizens more effectively interpret and use current science and technology. The agent is responsible for providing educational programs pertaining to the natural environment and conservation efforts. At least 5% of the candidate's time will be devoted to 4‐H Youth Development.
Extension Agent I or II - Family and Consumer Sciences - Housing and Financial Management	60353049 - AG-OSCEOLA	Osceola	9 Apr 2025
The successful candidate will lead through designing, implementing, and evaluating community-based education programs that improve financial literacy and help individuals, families, and communities improve their economic well-being (95%). Educational programs may be targeted to help individuals and families obtain skills to own or rent a home, prevent foreclosure, maintain their home, or take a long-term view of their financial futures. At least 5% of the candidate's time will be devoted to 4-H Youth Development.
Extension Agent I or II - Urban Horticulture	60355056 - AG-ST LUCIE	St. Lucie	27 Mar 2025
The successful candidate will lead through designing, implementing, and evaluating horticulture educational programs to help homeowners more effectively interpret and use current science and technology (95% of the candidates' time). The agent is responsible for providing horticulture‐related educational programs to the urban community through the trained volunteer efforts of UF/IFAS Master Gardeners and their outreach programs.
County Extension Director & Extension Agent II - IV	60355013 - AG-MIAMI-DADE	Dade	9 Apr 2025
We are looking for candidates with academic and people skills who work well in teams, honor their commitments, and innovate in a rapidly changing world. As a County Extension Director (CED) and Extension Agent, you will work jointly for UF/IFAS Extension and Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Department. As the CED and Extension agent, you will provide leadership and support for administering and supervising the total extension program within Miami-Dade County.
AST DIR, Educ/Training Prgms	60320000 - AG-FAM YOUTH / COMM SCI	Remote/Flexible	1 Apr 2025
The Assistant Director will provide overall direction, coordination, administration, and leadership for the UF/IFAS Extension Books and Cooks program, which is a new grant-funded initiative focused on improving the literacy and nutrition security of Florida families with low income. The project is a collaboration with UF’s College of Education Lastinger Center New Worlds Reading Initiative, which is a free book and reading program that delivers books and resources to eligible Florida students K-5.
PDEC Staff Evaluators	60057000 - AG-EXTENSION EVALUATION CENTER	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)	1 Apr 2025
The Program Development and Evaluation Center (PDEC) seeks to hire a Research Coordinator III (Program Evaluator). This position will report directly to Dr. Sebastian Galindo, Associate Program Director of PDEC, and will collaborate closely with Associate Deans, Initiative Team Leadership (ITLs), and the AI/BI team to align evaluation activities with organizational goals and integrate advanced analytics into evaluation processes.
Biological Scientist II	60910000 - AG-SWFREC-IMMOKALEE	Collier	27 Mar 2025
This full-time Biological Scientist II position is located in the SWFREC in Immokalee, Florida. This position is intended to facilitate a variety of field and laboratory research and extension activities in the entomology program. Responsibilities will include organizing, conducting, and reporting on experiments related to the management of pests on citrus and vegetable crops under the direction of the program leader. Modifies and implement existing research procedures and techniques of pest management and pesticide use to growers and the public. Supervises technical assistants and manages program resources. Participates in diagnoses of plant health problems, preparation of extension materials, training of extension personnel and communication and publication of research results.
UF/IFAS AI/BI OPS Web Content Specialist	60059000 - AG-STRATEGIC FUNDING	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)	31 Mar 2025
Under the supervision of UF/IFAS Extension’s AI/BI team with close collaboration with IFAS Communications the Web Content Specialist is responsible for creating, managing, and optimizing digital content to provide an engaging user experience. This role includes content strategy development, writing for the web, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure content aligns with organizational goals and user needs. Combining creativity, technical expertise, and analytical skills, the specialist ensures web content is accurate, impactful and adheres to accessibility standards.
Professor and Chair - Family, Youth and Community Sciences (FYCS)	60320000 - AG-FAM YOUTH / COMM SCI	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The mission of the Family, Youth and Community Sciences Department is to enhance lifelong learning and the personal, social, economic and environmental well-being of diverse individuals, families and communities through state-of-the art research, teaching, and Extension programs. Included in this mission are the following key elements: • To extend the frontiers of knowledge through research and other scholarly endeavors. • To build and enhance student competencies for successful careers. • To apply research-based information through innovative outreach programs. • To further advance the skills and knowledge of the department’s faculty members through continued education and professional development.
Professor and Chair - Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences Department (SWESD)	60210000 - AG-SOIL AND WATER SCIENCE	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The mission of the Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences Department is to provide scientific leadership in research, graduate and undergraduate education, and extension/outreach for soil, water, and environmental sciences. By discovering new scientific knowledge and imparting that knowledge to fellow scientists, students, and citizens, the Department shall assist in the resolution of land and water resource issues related to agriculture and natural resources and environment in Florida, the nation, and the world. The SWESD has established itself as a leader in teaching, research, and extension/outreach programs in management and restoration of these resources.
OPS Levy County 4-H Summer Camp Assistants	60352038 - AG-LEVY	Levy	18 Apr 2025
This is a part-time seasonal position that reports directly to the 4-H Extension Agent. This position’s role is to ensure camper health, safety and happiness while conducting educational programming for children, ages from 5 to 18. 4-H promotes positive youth development through reinforced youth-adult partnerships and an emphasis on mastering skills that can be used in the real world.
Assistant or Associate Professor – Plant Pathology	60770000 - AG-NFREC-QUINCY	Gadsden
The incumbent will develop an integrated research and Extension program in plant pathology supporting commercial specialty crop and ornamental production systems. Expertise in plant pathogen diagnosis and disease management is expected. Experience with traditional and molecular techniques for identification of plant pathogens, applied population genetics, and novel disease management strategies is preferred. It is expected that the successful candidate will develop an internationally recognized program while meeting the specific needs of the region. The successful candidate will serve as Director of the Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab at the NFREC and will function as part of a team at NFREC cooperating with horticultural scientists, plant pathologists, entomologists, plant physiologists, plant breeders, and related expertise as needed.
Assistant Professor of Agricultural Water Management	60740000 - AG-EREC-BELLE GLADE	Palm Beach
The incumbent is expected to develop a program with a major focus on water resources and water quality in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) and adjacent areas in south Florida. The EAA and adjacent areas have organic, sandy, and transitional soils and comprise one of the nation’s largest suppliers of winter vegetables, while also boasting the largest sugarcane and sweet corn production in the country and significant rice acreage. The incumbent will develop a nationally recognized extramurally funded research and extension program focused on efficient irrigation and drainage systems balancing water resources, water quality and agricultural production with local and global applications in the context of complex hydrological systems and climate change.
Assistant Professor of Urban Entomology	60850000 - AG-FLREC-FT LAUDERDALE	Broward
Duties will include establishing a robust extension program that addresses the needs of stakeholders regarding pests of the urban and built environment. This program is intended to focus on urban and structural pest identification and management to reduce economic losses and impact of pestiferous species as per the needs of local industries, business owners, and the general public. It will further include providing support to a large consortium of stakeholders within the pest management industry and developing training programs that implement solutions that enable pest control providers to adapt to an ever-changing urban pest context.
Nutrition Educator - Hardee/DeSoto (Hybrid)	60451000 - AG-FAMILY NUTRITION PROGRAM	Hardee	3 Apr 2025
The UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program is seeking an enthusiastic SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator to deliver nutrition and health education to youth in Hardee and DeSoto County communities. Our Educators receive on-the-job training and development. FNP offers meaningful work to be passionate about. Join us!
Nutrition Educator (Hybrid) - Palm Beach	60451000 - AG-FAMILY NUTRITION PROGRAM	Palm Beach	29 Mar 2025
The UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program is seeking enthusiastic SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educators to deliver nutrition and health education to youth in Palm Beach County communities. Our Educators receive on-the-job training and development. FNP offers meaningful work to be passionate about. Join us!
Police Communications Operator I	73010000 - UPD-ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
UF Police Department invites applications for a vacant Police Communications Operator. The employee in this position is in a probationary status and performs task in a trainee capacity. The employee does not work independently and is under the full time supervision of a communications training officer. During this time the employee will learn to become proficient, and demonstrate that proficiency, in the following duties: Operate communications command center providing radio communication support to sworn and non-sworn department personnel. Maintain radio/telephone communication link between field officers and base station, supervisors, emergency services, and other law enforcement agencies. Receive and evaluate calls from the public requesting police assistance, of both emergency and non-emergency natures. Input and transmit call information using computer assisted dispatch system or manual card system. Refer callers to appropriate agencies or extensions. Contact appropriate parties to notify of complaints and/or actions required. Use computer assisted dispatch system to update and monitor law enforcement statuses, transmit requests for emergency services, and retrieve various data and records. Coordinate the dispatching of resources between two or more agencies. Errors in decision or work may be immediately detected and may lead to loss of life and adverse effects upon UF and department operations, substantial property loss and inconvenience to members of the university community. Perform a variety of records management duties including reviewing, entering, canceling and purging records. This position is designated as an Essential Employee. Essential employees provide vital support to UF and are subject to recall to work when deemed necessary by the Chief of Police/designee. Recall to work typically happens due to emergency, disaster or special event that may coincide with the official suspension of classes and/or closing of offices.
OPS - Administrative Assistant II	60790000 - AG-TREC-HOMESTEAD	Dade	3 Apr 2025
The University of Florida, Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC) is seeking an OPS Administrative Assistant II to provide vital support to the Manager of Administrative Services. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills who thrives in a dynamic academic and research environment. UF/IFAS TREC is the premier teaching, research, and extension institution in Florida with a primary focus on tropical and subtropical fruit crops, traditional and tropical vegetables, tropical ornamental crops, energy crops and natural resources in the warm subtropics. Due to the region's humid subtropical climate, UF/IFAS TREC is the only state university research and education center in the continental U.S. focusing on a large number of tropical and subtropical crops, strategically situated at the gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean Region. Additionally, it Int the shallow Biscayne Aquifer and is in proximity to Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Marine Park, Florida Bay, and major well fields that provide drinking water to several million people living in the neighboring urban areas. The humid subtropical climate, tropical horticultural industries, proximity to some of the largest natural areas in the U.S.A., and the demographic diversity of south Florida offer unique opportunities to positively impact the lives and natural environment of Florida’s citizens while enhancing horticultural and natural resources research and education throughout the tropical world.

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Extension Agent I or II - 4-H Youth Development	60351023 - AG-GULF	Gulf	2 Apr 2025
The Gulf County 4-H Agent and a team of volunteers and staff make a positive impact on the growth and development of youth in Gulf County helping shape future generations of leaders. The 4-H Youth Development Agent focuses on 1) volunteer development and 2) positive youth development through collaboration with 4-H volunteers, 4-H Extension colleagues, and Extension colleagues in the other Extension program areas.
Extension Agent I or II – Family Consumer Science	60353005 - AG-BREVARD	Brevard	18 Apr 2025
The successful candidate will design, implement, and evaluate community-based education programs that improve financial literacy and help individuals, families, and communities improve their economic well-being. Educational programs may be targeted to help individuals and families manage financial resources or own a home (about 55% of your time). The successful candidate will work with beginning and established cottage food and other food entrepreneurs on topics such as starting a food business, food safety, labeling and packaging, regulations, and financial management (about 40% of your time).
Extension Agent I or II - Natural Resources	60355056 - AG-ST LUCIE	St. Lucie	9 Apr 2025
The successful candidate will lead through designing, implementing, and evaluating natural resources and environmental educational programs (95% of candidates’ time) to help county citizens more effectively interpret and use current science and technology. The agent is responsible for providing educational programs pertaining to the natural environment and conservation efforts. At least 5% of the candidate's time will be devoted to 4‐H Youth Development.
Extension Agent I or II - Family and Consumer Sciences - Housing and Financial Management	60353049 - AG-OSCEOLA	Osceola	9 Apr 2025
The successful candidate will lead through designing, implementing, and evaluating community-based education programs that improve financial literacy and help individuals, families, and communities improve their economic well-being (95%). Educational programs may be targeted to help individuals and families obtain skills to own or rent a home, prevent foreclosure, maintain their home, or take a long-term view of their financial futures. At least 5% of the candidate's time will be devoted to 4-H Youth Development.
Extension Agent I or II - Urban Horticulture	60355056 - AG-ST LUCIE	St. Lucie	27 Mar 2025
The successful candidate will lead through designing, implementing, and evaluating horticulture educational programs to help homeowners more effectively interpret and use current science and technology (95% of the candidates' time). The agent is responsible for providing horticulture‐related educational programs to the urban community through the trained volunteer efforts of UF/IFAS Master Gardeners and their outreach programs.
County Extension Director & Extension Agent II - IV	60355013 - AG-MIAMI-DADE	Dade	9 Apr 2025
We are looking for candidates with academic and people skills who work well in teams, honor their commitments, and innovate in a rapidly changing world. As a County Extension Director (CED) and Extension Agent, you will work jointly for UF/IFAS Extension and Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Department. As the CED and Extension agent, you will provide leadership and support for administering and supervising the total extension program within Miami-Dade County.
AST DIR, Educ/Training Prgms	60320000 - AG-FAM YOUTH / COMM SCI	Remote/Flexible	1 Apr 2025
The Assistant Director will provide overall direction, coordination, administration, and leadership for the UF/IFAS Extension Books and Cooks program, which is a new grant-funded initiative focused on improving the literacy and nutrition security of Florida families with low income. The project is a collaboration with UF’s College of Education Lastinger Center New Worlds Reading Initiative, which is a free book and reading program that delivers books and resources to eligible Florida students K-5.
PDEC Staff Evaluators	60057000 - AG-EXTENSION EVALUATION CENTER	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)	1 Apr 2025
The Program Development and Evaluation Center (PDEC) seeks to hire a Research Coordinator III (Program Evaluator). This position will report directly to Dr. Sebastian Galindo, Associate Program Director of PDEC, and will collaborate closely with Associate Deans, Initiative Team Leadership (ITLs), and the AI/BI team to align evaluation activities with organizational goals and integrate advanced analytics into evaluation processes.
Biological Scientist II	60910000 - AG-SWFREC-IMMOKALEE	Collier	27 Mar 2025
This full-time Biological Scientist II position is located in the SWFREC in Immokalee, Florida. This position is intended to facilitate a variety of field and laboratory research and extension activities in the entomology program. Responsibilities will include organizing, conducting, and reporting on experiments related to the management of pests on citrus and vegetable crops under the direction of the program leader. Modifies and implement existing research procedures and techniques of pest management and pesticide use to growers and the public. Supervises technical assistants and manages program resources. Participates in diagnoses of plant health problems, preparation of extension materials, training of extension personnel and communication and publication of research results.
UF/IFAS AI/BI OPS Web Content Specialist	60059000 - AG-STRATEGIC FUNDING	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)	31 Mar 2025
Under the supervision of UF/IFAS Extension’s AI/BI team with close collaboration with IFAS Communications the Web Content Specialist is responsible for creating, managing, and optimizing digital content to provide an engaging user experience. This role includes content strategy development, writing for the web, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure content aligns with organizational goals and user needs. Combining creativity, technical expertise, and analytical skills, the specialist ensures web content is accurate, impactful and adheres to accessibility standards.
Professor and Chair - Family, Youth and Community Sciences (FYCS)	60320000 - AG-FAM YOUTH / COMM SCI	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The mission of the Family, Youth and Community Sciences Department is to enhance lifelong learning and the personal, social, economic and environmental well-being of diverse individuals, families and communities through state-of-the art research, teaching, and Extension programs. Included in this mission are the following key elements: • To extend the frontiers of knowledge through research and other scholarly endeavors. • To build and enhance student competencies for successful careers. • To apply research-based information through innovative outreach programs. • To further advance the skills and knowledge of the department’s faculty members through continued education and professional development.
Professor and Chair - Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences Department (SWESD)	60210000 - AG-SOIL AND WATER SCIENCE	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The mission of the Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences Department is to provide scientific leadership in research, graduate and undergraduate education, and extension/outreach for soil, water, and environmental sciences. By discovering new scientific knowledge and imparting that knowledge to fellow scientists, students, and citizens, the Department shall assist in the resolution of land and water resource issues related to agriculture and natural resources and environment in Florida, the nation, and the world. The SWESD has established itself as a leader in teaching, research, and extension/outreach programs in management and restoration of these resources.
OPS Levy County 4-H Summer Camp Assistants	60352038 - AG-LEVY	Levy	18 Apr 2025
This is a part-time seasonal position that reports directly to the 4-H Extension Agent. This position’s role is to ensure camper health, safety and happiness while conducting educational programming for children, ages from 5 to 18. 4-H promotes positive youth development through reinforced youth-adult partnerships and an emphasis on mastering skills that can be used in the real world.
Assistant or Associate Professor – Plant Pathology	60770000 - AG-NFREC-QUINCY	Gadsden
The incumbent will develop an integrated research and Extension program in plant pathology supporting commercial specialty crop and ornamental production systems. Expertise in plant pathogen diagnosis and disease management is expected. Experience with traditional and molecular techniques for identification of plant pathogens, applied population genetics, and novel disease management strategies is preferred. It is expected that the successful candidate will develop an internationally recognized program while meeting the specific needs of the region. The successful candidate will serve as Director of the Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab at the NFREC and will function as part of a team at NFREC cooperating with horticultural scientists, plant pathologists, entomologists, plant physiologists, plant breeders, and related expertise as needed.
Assistant Professor of Agricultural Water Management	60740000 - AG-EREC-BELLE GLADE	Palm Beach
The incumbent is expected to develop a program with a major focus on water resources and water quality in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) and adjacent areas in south Florida. The EAA and adjacent areas have organic, sandy, and transitional soils and comprise one of the nation’s largest suppliers of winter vegetables, while also boasting the largest sugarcane and sweet corn production in the country and significant rice acreage. The incumbent will develop a nationally recognized extramurally funded research and extension program focused on efficient irrigation and drainage systems balancing water resources, water quality and agricultural production with local and global applications in the context of complex hydrological systems and climate change.
Assistant Professor of Urban Entomology	60850000 - AG-FLREC-FT LAUDERDALE	Broward
Duties will include establishing a robust extension program that addresses the needs of stakeholders regarding pests of the urban and built environment. This program is intended to focus on urban and structural pest identification and management to reduce economic losses and impact of pestiferous species as per the needs of local industries, business owners, and the general public. It will further include providing support to a large consortium of stakeholders within the pest management industry and developing training programs that implement solutions that enable pest control providers to adapt to an ever-changing urban pest context.
Nutrition Educator - Hardee/DeSoto (Hybrid)	60451000 - AG-FAMILY NUTRITION PROGRAM	Hardee	3 Apr 2025
The UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program is seeking an enthusiastic SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator to deliver nutrition and health education to youth in Hardee and DeSoto County communities. Our Educators receive on-the-job training and development. FNP offers meaningful work to be passionate about. Join us!
Nutrition Educator (Hybrid) - Palm Beach	60451000 - AG-FAMILY NUTRITION PROGRAM	Palm Beach	29 Mar 2025
The UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program is seeking enthusiastic SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educators to deliver nutrition and health education to youth in Palm Beach County communities. Our Educators receive on-the-job training and development. FNP offers meaningful work to be passionate about. Join us!
Police Communications Operator I	73010000 - UPD-ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
UF Police Department invites applications for a vacant Police Communications Operator. The employee in this position is in a probationary status and performs task in a trainee capacity. The employee does not work independently and is under the full time supervision of a communications training officer. During this time the employee will learn to become proficient, and demonstrate that proficiency, in the following duties: Operate communications command center providing radio communication support to sworn and non-sworn department personnel. Maintain radio/telephone communication link between field officers and base station, supervisors, emergency services, and other law enforcement agencies. Receive and evaluate calls from the public requesting police assistance, of both emergency and non-emergency natures. Input and transmit call information using computer assisted dispatch system or manual card system. Refer callers to appropriate agencies or extensions. Contact appropriate parties to notify of complaints and/or actions required. Use computer assisted dispatch system to update and monitor law enforcement statuses, transmit requests for emergency services, and retrieve various data and records. Coordinate the dispatching of resources between two or more agencies. Errors in decision or work may be immediately detected and may lead to loss of life and adverse effects upon UF and department operations, substantial property loss and inconvenience to members of the university community. Perform a variety of records management duties including reviewing, entering, canceling and purging records. This position is designated as an Essential Employee. Essential employees provide vital support to UF and are subject to recall to work when deemed necessary by the Chief of Police/designee. Recall to work typically happens due to emergency, disaster or special event that may coincide with the official suspension of classes and/or closing of offices.
OPS - Administrative Assistant II	60790000 - AG-TREC-HOMESTEAD	Dade	3 Apr 2025
The University of Florida, Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC) is seeking an OPS Administrative Assistant II to provide vital support to the Manager of Administrative Services. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills who thrives in a dynamic academic and research environment. UF/IFAS TREC is the premier teaching, research, and extension institution in Florida with a primary focus on tropical and subtropical fruit crops, traditional and tropical vegetables, tropical ornamental crops, energy crops and natural resources in the warm subtropics. Due to the region's humid subtropical climate, UF/IFAS TREC is the only state university research and education center in the continental U.S. focusing on a large number of tropical and subtropical crops, strategically situated at the gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean Region. Additionally, it Int the shallow Biscayne Aquifer and is in proximity to Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Marine Park, Florida Bay, and major well fields that provide drinking water to several million people living in the neighboring urban areas. The humid subtropical climate, tropical horticultural industries, proximity to some of the largest natural areas in the U.S.A., and the demographic diversity of south Florida offer unique opportunities to positively impact the lives and natural environment of Florida’s citizens while enhancing horticultural and natural resources research and education throughout the tropical world.

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