SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST - 42004478 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)
State of FloridaAbout the role
Requisition No: 859128
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST - 42004478 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 42004478
Salary: 50,406.20 - 60,487.44
Posting Closing Date: 08/22/2025
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SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST
(FOOD SAFETY INSPECTOR)
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
DIVISION OF FOOD SAFETY
BUREAU OF FOOD INSPECTION
***INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY--
ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES WILL BE CONSIDERED.***
The headquarters for this position is negotiable within Southern Broward County.
CONTACT:
Kaitlyn Ford, 850-728-3520 Kaitlyn.Ford@FDACS.gov
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A high school diploma and two (2) years of professional work experience.
A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of professional work experience.
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:
Employees appointed to positions involved in food establishment inspections under authority of Chapter 500, Florida Statutes, must complete basic training requirements stated in the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Programs Standard 2 (VNRFRPS), Laws and Rules and Certified Food Manager certifications, as required, as implemented by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services within 12 months of appointment and/or before attaining permanent status in the class.
This position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of s.112.313, F.S., and Section 60L – 36.003, Florida Career Service Rules and Regulations.
Occasional travel required.
Must reside in required in one of the following zip codes throughout employment in this position: 33004, 33009, 33019, 33020, 33021, 33023, 33024, 33025, 33026, 33027, 33028, 33029, 33314, 33317, 33323, 33324, 33325, 33326, 33327, 33328, 33330, 33331, 33332
NOTES:
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. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration.
Successful applicants must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
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