Requisition No: 850932
Agency: Business and Professional Regulations
Working Title: TRAINING AND RESEARCH CONSULTANT - 79001255
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 79001255
Salary: $2,175.00 - $2,237.00 Bi-weekly
Posting Closing Date: 04/27/2025
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DIVISION OF HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
TRAINING AND RESEARCH CONSULTANT
Position Number: 79001255
Hiring Salary: $2,175.00 - $2,237.00 Bi-weekly
**ANTICIPATED VACANCY**
***INTERNAL AGENCY***
***You must be employed by the Department of Business & Professional Regulation to be considered***
This position will require working in the Tampa or Orlando district office and will also require extensive business travel within the State of Florida.
***Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile. Work history, hours worked, and formal education are required to qualify for this position. Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile. Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information. ***
The Work You Will Do
This is a highly responsible professional position assigned to work under the direct supervision of the Training Manager on human trafficking, mandated inspector standardization, quality assurance, training, and educational activities. This position has designated signature authority in the event the Bureau Chief or Deputy Bureau Chief is unavailable. Specific duties may include one or more of the following areas of specialization: Risk-Based inspections, Quality Assurance, Training, Food Safety, HACCP, Lodging, Inspection Technology, Fire Safety, and Human Trafficking.
Incumbent is responsible for maintaining a thorough, working knowledge of applicable statutes, codes, rules and FDA Food Code. Performs initial training of new division field staff regarding policy and procedures, mandatory educational requirements, and standardization using the certification procedures as required. Extensive travel is required to conduct sanitation and safety training of division field staff to ensure uniformity and compliance with the approved inspection techniques. Submits required documentation for training, standardizations, and other required paperwork in a timely manner.
Monitors and evaluates program quality assurance and training effectiveness performed by the seven district offices. Plans, develops and coordinates implementation strategies for program improvement activities to ensure responsive, effective, and efficient delivery of program services to division staff and the industry in accordance with federal, state, and department objectives. Assists in providing food service, lodging, and fire safety training to satisfy the mandatory continuing education credit hours for division field staff. Provides technical assistance to the district offices and Deputy Bureau Chief.
Serve as “FDA Standardized Food Safety Inspection Officer” and successfully meet al requirements for standardization. Demonstrate proficiency in the required performance areas as described in the “FDA Procedures for Standardization of Retail Food Safety Inspection Officers”. Perform Standardization of inspection staff (candidates) and confirm the inspector (candidate) possesses a high level of knowledge, understanding and application of food safety principles to promote uniformity of regulatory retail food inspections statewide. The application of the standardization procedure will ensure that the inspector (candidate) recognizes foodborne illness risk factors, food code interventions, and good retail practices. The procedure will confirm that the inspector (candidate) can achieve practical and immediate correction of Out of Compliance (OOC) foodborne illness risk factors during the inspection, can effectively communicate with the establishment’s staff, can understand and apply HACCP principles and use necessary inspection equipment in a risk-based, real-time regulatory inspection.
Responsible for integrating the use of computer software and desktop or portable hardware to enhance personal and organizational performance, including spreadsheet, word processing, scheduling, e-mail, licensing and internet applications, and other technology required by the department.
Performs inspections of public lodging and food service establishments as required in complex situations requiring a higher degree of technical expertise.
Represents the division at various intra-departmental, inter-departmental, professional and civic meetings regarding risk-based inspections and risk assessment and their applications to regulation of food service establishments. Periodically functions and serves as liaison with federal agencies, other state agencies and industry in the regulation of public lodging and food service establishments. Assists with program evaluations using the FDA National Standards for Retail Food Programs. Attends training and meetings as required.
Performs other related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of laws, rules, policies & procedures applicable to Division of Hotels & Restaurants; knowledge of management & supervisory principles and strategies.
Skilled in leading & developing people to perform at high levels of professional potential. Skilled in communicating & achieving goals within the context of a large organization. Skilled in the use of software and desktop or portable hardware to enhance personal & organizational performance. (Spreadsheet, word processing, scheduling, e-mail, licensing & internet applications & other technology required by the department.)
Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials. Ability to work independently.
Ability to collect, record & analyze technical data relating to sanitation & safety of regulated establishments; Ability to interact positively & productively with employees, other areas of the organization, regulated industries & the public.
Ability to travel extensively to conduct sanitation and safety training of division field staff.
Minimum Requirements
- Five or more years of industry-related experience OR
- Bachelor degree (in any field) and one year hospitality management experience
- Valid Driver license.
**Industry-related experience is considered to be hotel or restaurant management, restaurant operations, field or laboratory experience in environmental or public health, food sanitation or quality control.**
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants with food service and/or lodging inspection experience.
SPECIAL NOTES: This position is part of the Office of Program Quality (Plan Review) Training Unit. This position will be located in the Tampa or Orlando district office and requires extensive business travel within the State of Florida. The incumbent will be required to attain and maintain certification as a Standardized Food Safety Inspection Officer through the U.S. Food & Drug Administration's certification procedures.
Applicant Note: If you are the selected candidate for this position and hold a current license through the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, you may be required to place your license in an inactive status.
NOTE: This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth in order to conduct this background check.
Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by either applying online or faxing a completed application to the People First Service Center to 1-888-403-2110. All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement. If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DBPR Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 487-2074. DBPR requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
SPECIAL REMINDERS
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation values the sacrifices veterans and their family members have given to our country and support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.
A candidate for veterans’ preference who believes he or she was not afforded employment preference may file a complaint in accordance with Rule 55A-7.016, F.A.C., with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Veterans’ Preference Coordinator, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL, 33778. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has also established an email where people can electronically file claims or ask questions. The email is veteranspreference@fdva.state.fl.us.
We hire only U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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 and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
