AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER PROTECT INSPECTOR - 42001009 1

Requisition No: 853644 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER PROTECT INSPECTOR - 42001009 1

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42001009 

Salary:  $39,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 06/06/2025 

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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 Lee, Hendry or Collier County.

 

CONTACT:

 

Abby Smith, (863) 993-5458

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

 

A high school diploma or its equivalent. 

 

Requires possession of a valid Class E Driver License.

 

Preference will be given to those with experience in the care, management and husbandry of livestock including equine or poultry.

 

***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:

 

This position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Section 60L-36.003, Florida Administrative Code, and Chapter 112.313, Florida Statutes.

 

Willingness to respond to emergency duty, whether called day or night. This emergency duty may include natural disasters or animal disease outbreaks. 

 

Willingness to be deployed from your assigned headquarters for extended periods of time (up to 30 days).

 

Incumbent must pass a pulmonary function test with medical evaluation, must undergo and pass regular respirator fit-testing, and must wear a respirator when required. Will be subject to requirements of the proper use of appropriate respirator.

 

Incumbent must wear appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) when required. 

 

Incumbent must be willing to work during the weekend and holidays as requested.

 

Occasional travel required. 

 

Must reside in required county(ies) throughout employment in this position.

 

Some alternate work hours required to accomplish duties and responsibilities.

 

NOTES:

 

The headquarters for this position is negotiable within Hendry County.

 

JOB DUTIES:

 

INTRODUCTION:  The primary duties and responsibilities of an Agriculture and Consumer Protection Inspector (ACPI) are to enforce the provisions of state and federal law regarding animal disease control for the protection of Florida’s agricultural industry and public safety.  Additional duties include emergency preparedness, Emergency Support Function (ESF-17) and assuring the quality of agricultural products prior to their entrance into the marketing channels. 

 

In accomplishing these duties, the employee must cooperate fully with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) personnel and others engaged in related activities.  The