People First Service Center
AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER PROTECT INSPECTOR - 42005114
People First Service Center, Doctor Phillips, Florida, United States
AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER PROTECT INSPECTOR - 42005114
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Requisition No: 860859
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER PROTECT INSPECTOR - 42005114
AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION INSPECTOR
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
DIVISION OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY
***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***
The headquarters for this position is negotiable within Bradford, Clay, and Union County.
CONTACT Arthur Smith , 352-438-4703
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A high school diploma or its equivalent.
Valid Class E Driver License.
Preference for experience in care, management, and husbandry of livestock including equine or poultry.
ATTENTION CANDIDATES
All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed.
Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields must be filled out to determine qualifications.
Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
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
Regulatory responsibilities subject to Section 60L-36.003 and Chapter 112.313.
Willingness to respond to emergency duty as an active member of Division IMT (Incident Management Team), including deployment and week‑end/holiday work.
Must pass pulmonary function test, regular respirator fit‑testing, and wear a respirator when required.
Must wear appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE).
Must reside in one of the required counties throughout employment.
To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited.
JOB DUTIES Introduction: The primary duties of an Agriculture and Consumer Protection Inspector (ACPI) are to enforce state rules and regulations around animal disease control, cooperate with state and federal partners, and protect Florida’s agricultural industry and the public. The ACPI conducts animal disease program activities, performs livestock inspections, enforces regulations, verifies permits, collects samples, educates owners, and assists veterinary medical officers. The ACPI also performs emergency preparedness and response activities, collects information for emergency management database, prepares reports, maintains supplies and equipment, and participates in training workshops. Other related duties are performed as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Effective communication and public interaction.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to bend, kneel, climb, stand, and walk for several hours each day.
Ability to work on uneven terrain.
Ability to conduct inspections in natural and cultivated areas.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
BENEFITS
Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year.
State Group Insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision).
Retirement plan options with employer contributions.
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 or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE : Candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.
LOCATION
FLEMING ISLAND, FL, 32003
ORANGE PARK, FL, 32073
ORANGE PARK, FL, 32065
STARKE, FL, 32608
LAKE BUTLER, FL, 32054
MIDDLEBURG, FL, 32068
LAWTEY, FL, 32058
STARKE, FL, 32691
RAIFORD, FL, 32026
GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FL, 32043
RAIFORD, FL, 32683
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL, 32656
ORANGE PARK, FL, 32605
For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.
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Requisition No: 860859
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER PROTECT INSPECTOR - 42005114
AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION INSPECTOR
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
DIVISION OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY
***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***
The headquarters for this position is negotiable within Bradford, Clay, and Union County.
CONTACT Arthur Smith , 352-438-4703
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A high school diploma or its equivalent.
Valid Class E Driver License.
Preference for experience in care, management, and husbandry of livestock including equine or poultry.
ATTENTION CANDIDATES
All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed.
Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields must be filled out to determine qualifications.
Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
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
Regulatory responsibilities subject to Section 60L-36.003 and Chapter 112.313.
Willingness to respond to emergency duty as an active member of Division IMT (Incident Management Team), including deployment and week‑end/holiday work.
Must pass pulmonary function test, regular respirator fit‑testing, and wear a respirator when required.
Must wear appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE).
Must reside in one of the required counties throughout employment.
To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited.
JOB DUTIES Introduction: The primary duties of an Agriculture and Consumer Protection Inspector (ACPI) are to enforce state rules and regulations around animal disease control, cooperate with state and federal partners, and protect Florida’s agricultural industry and the public. The ACPI conducts animal disease program activities, performs livestock inspections, enforces regulations, verifies permits, collects samples, educates owners, and assists veterinary medical officers. The ACPI also performs emergency preparedness and response activities, collects information for emergency management database, prepares reports, maintains supplies and equipment, and participates in training workshops. Other related duties are performed as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Effective communication and public interaction.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to bend, kneel, climb, stand, and walk for several hours each day.
Ability to work on uneven terrain.
Ability to conduct inspections in natural and cultivated areas.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
BENEFITS
Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year.
State Group Insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision).
Retirement plan options with employer contributions.
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 or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE : Candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.
LOCATION
FLEMING ISLAND, FL, 32003
ORANGE PARK, FL, 32073
ORANGE PARK, FL, 32065
STARKE, FL, 32608
LAKE BUTLER, FL, 32054
MIDDLEBURG, FL, 32068
LAWTEY, FL, 32058
STARKE, FL, 32691
RAIFORD, FL, 32026
GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FL, 32043
RAIFORD, FL, 32683
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL, 32656
ORANGE PARK, FL, 32605
For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.
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