Friday, July 26, 2013

Job Opportunities at Costa Farms

 Costa Farms is the largest grower and wholesaler of indoor houseplants in North America. Selling primarily through larger retailers, Costa Farms is the leader in the industry. Costa Farms is a third generation, family owned business that globally stretches over 3,500 acres and employs 3,000+ associates. Along with thriving indoor houseplant and bedding plant divisions, Costa Farms operates merchandising and transportation companies as part of its infrastructure with operations domestically in South Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and abroad in the Dominican Republic, and Far East.

The following job opportunities are available. You can contact Robin Snyder at rsnyder@ufl.edu for complete job descriptions.

Web Developer
Shipping Supervisor - Agriculture
Net Developer
Purchasing Agent - Live Goods
Product Manager

Costa Farms
305-247-5135, ext: 106 | f: 786-272-1067
22290 SW 162nd Avenue | Miami, FL 33170

Job Opportunities at Corporate Green/Green Seasons

Corporate Green/GreenSeasons is a family-owned landscaping and facilities maintenance business committed to providing a warm and family-oriented atmosphere to all Team Members. We provide services such as landscaping, lawn maintenance, pest control, outdoor mosquito misting systems, irrigation controls, and building outdoor living spaces, patios, decks and walkways. The following employment opportunities are available to qualified applicants. You may contact Robin Snyder at rsnyder@ufl.edu for complete job descriptions.

Landscape Specialist

Turfgrass Management Specialist

Arborist

Contract Management

Irrigation Technician


Mindi Valentine
Corporate Green/GreenSeasons
mindi@greenseasons.us
Office: 225-752-2333
Fax: 225-752-1399
GreenSeasons.us


Monday, July 1, 2013

Engineering Specialist at SRWMD

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates the effective and efficient acquisition of water use monitoring data in support of agricultural water use monitoring and water resource planning, including equipment selection, installation, calibration, and maintenance.

• Coordinates the design and operation of databases needed in the acquisition of water use monitoring data.

• Supervises staff as necessary in the acquisition of water-related data.

• Plans, manages and performs other special projects or activities related to water resources monitoring with emphasis on water use monitoring.

• Prepares reports including recommendations, agreements, specifications, contracts and other related correspondences; makes presentations and updates key stakeholders as needed.

• Serves as a technical resource and liaison regarding data availability, quality and applicability to District engineers and modelers.

• Serves as a technical resource and liaison between other agencies, local governments, consultants and members of the public.

• Uses appropriate software, databases, modeling systems and other technology.

• Performs project management duties as needed, including preparation and evaluation of requests for bids; contract negotiations; contractor oversight, and cost tracking against budgeted funds.

• Understands and applies water-related laws, rules, and policies.

• Participates in and coordinates in other District activities and performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies: Data Acquisition Technology – Knowledge of technologies used to collect, deliver, and quality-assure water-related data. Accuracy / Attention to Detail - Ability to perform job functions with high level of accuracy. Problem Solving - Knowledge of approaches, tools and techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operation, technical, and process problems. Flexibility and Adaptability - Knowledge of successful approaches, tools and techniques for dealing with change and adapting to a changing environment. Listening - Ability to gather, clarify and apply information transmitted verbally, while exhibiting a genuine interest toward the speaker. Oral and Written Communications - Ability to express oneself to provide information to others effectively, recognizing that communication is more than just language. It includes tone, style and structure. Interpersonal Relationships - Knowledge of approaches, tools and techniques for working with individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner. Conflict Management - Knowledge of tools and techniques for anticipating, recognizing and effectively dealing with existing or potential conflicts at the individual, group or situational level. Decision Making and Critical Thinking - Knowledge of tools and techniques for effective use of broad range of factors, assumptions, frameworks and perspectives when solving problems and making decisions.

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Salary Minimum $39,894.40