Requisition No: 851481
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER PROTECT INSPECTOR - 42001089
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 42001089
Salary: $39,000.00 - $42,900.00
Posting Closing Date: 05/01/2025
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AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION INSPECTOR
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY
***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***
CONTACT:
John Quigley, Phone: (321) 423-1697
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A high school diploma or its equivalent.
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:
This position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of s. 112.313, Florida Statutes, and Section 60L-36.003, Florida Administrative Code.
Occasional travel, including overnight and sometimes up to two weeks at a time on an emergency program, required.
NOTES:
The incumbent for this position is expected to work Monday through Thursday, from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.
JOB DUTIES:
GENERAL STATEMENT: This is a professional position responsible for achieving Caribbean Fruit Fly Protocol program goals through quality control, trapping, host survey and removal, packing house and harvest inspections, and bait spray monitoring.
Identifies and reports Caribbean fruit fly and other major economic pests. Identifies host material and other noxious and intrusive plants. Uses approved methods and techniques to establish and maintain fruit fly trap lines in accordance with program rules and regulations. Uses approved methods and techniques for harvest and packing house inspections and bait spray monitoring. Surveys citrus groves and buffer areas for host plants of the Caribbean fruit fly. Oversees removal of host plants, interprets aerial maps, and prepares required documentation.
Compiles and submits to supervisor reports of assigned area activities. Keeps informed of current files regarding citrus crops and potentially devastating plant pests for assigned area. Maintains compliance with certification procedures for the Caribbean Fruit Fly Protocol program and suggests revisions where appropriate. Maintains and keeps supervisor up-to-date on status of field equipment, vehicles, and supplies. Performs and reports on quality control assessment of program field activities. Assists on other division projects, as required.
Responds to inquiries and educates growers and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with the program requirements and procedures. Gives presentations to industry on program activities. Report pests of regulatory or economic significance to the office supervisor.
Performs related work as directed by management.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of rules and regulations of the Caribbean Fruit Fly Protocol program.
- Knowledge of fruit fly trapping procedures.
- Ability to use a computer and MS Office Suite.
- Ability to prioritize work, solve problems, and make decisions.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Ability to walk on uneven ground and in inclement weather.
- Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, and humid environments.
- Ability to identify Caribbean fruit fly host plants.
- Ability to interpret aerial maps, plat maps, and legal descriptions.
- Ability to lift and transport up to 40 pounds.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
- Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
- Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
- State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
- Flexible Spending Accounts;
- Tuition waivers;
- And more!
For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”
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 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.
