AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER PROTECT SPEC - 42001834 1

State of Florida • Jacksonville Beach, FL

9d • $45,000 - $49,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Consumer Services, Bureau of Standards is seeking an AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION SPECIALIST. This is an open competitive opportunity. The headquarters for this position is negotiable within Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, and Union County. This position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to specific Florida Statutes and Administrative Codes. The incumbent is subject to drug and alcohol testing and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations. Frequent travel, including overnight and up to two weeks at a time on an emergency program, is required. The candidate must reside in the required county(ies) throughout employment. Honesty and authenticity are required in all stages of the evaluation and selection process. The use of AI tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be considered. A background screening, including fingerprinting, is required for successful applicants.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Requires possession of a valid Class A driver license.
• 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.
• Must reside in required county(ies) throughout employment in this position.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to lift and carry up to fifty pounds approximately 50 times per day.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, climb, stand, and walk several hours each day.
• Ability to work on uneven terrain.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test commercial weighing and measuring devices and related facilities for accuracy, correctness and general compliance with state laws and regulations.
• Order the repair and/or remove from service devices not meeting tolerances and standards.
• Oversee the correction of devices to ensure work is done properly by qualified personnel.
• Record all inspections, findings, observations and field actions on official report forms.
• Submit reports of disposition of violations to bureau supervision.
• Maintain accurate records of installations or equipment to be inspected.
• Submit updated records of equipment or facility changes as they occur in territory.
• Submit accurate records of daily activities and travel incurred in fulfilling assignments.
• Submit accurate travel and other expense documents in accordance with department policies.
• Keep database up to date and in compliance with established directives.
• Report any problems with its operation to bureau management.
• Follow department and bureau purchasing guidelines and submit required documentation to bureau offices as needed.
• Maintain assigned test equipment in prescribed condition.
• Maintain specialized unit consisting of test truck, weight moving equipment and test standards; keep maintenance and records up-to-date.
• Operate test equipment according to all bureau policies, procedures and safety manuals.
• Assist in and/or conduct price verification inspections and package inspections, draw and examine samples of petroleum products, antifreeze and brake fluid for laboratory analysis and assist other team members in other weights and measures inspections throughout the state.
• Remove from sale products which do not conform to established standards.
• Oversee disposition of stop sale commodities and authorize release when standards are met.
• Investigate violations or suspicious matters pertaining to articles of the Petroleum Inspection Law and Weights and Measures law; report findings and recommendations to supervisor.
• Investigate consumer complaints on products or devices, reporting findings to complainant and Tallahassee headquarters.
• Certify company or industry representatives who apply to repair and seal measuring devices.
• Check applicant's equipment and qualifications and approve for certification.
• Know and stay updated on all laws, regulations, test tolerances and inspection procedures.
• Remain up to date on types of equipment inspected and be familiar with all facility locations.
• Maintain required safety training documents for assigned duties.
• Attend schools and seminars and educate industry and the general public on laws and regulations pertaining to weighing and measuring devices and related facilities.
• Appear at meetings or exhibitions to speak on inspection activities as needed.
• Appear as witness in court to testify on violations of the law.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• 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
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED