AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER PROTECT INSPECTOR - 42005105 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)1

State of Florida • Marianna, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Animal Industry, is hiring an Agriculture and Consumer Protection Inspector for an internal agency opportunity. Headquarters are negotiable within Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, or Jackson Counties, and the incumbent must reside in a required county throughout employment. The role enforces state rules and regulations and cooperates with state and federal partners on animal disease control and zoonotic diseases to protect Florida’s agricultural industry and public safety. It also supports emergency preparedness and may be deployed for natural disasters or foreign animal disease responses.

The inspector performs technical and specialized animal health program work and disease surveillance within an assigned geographic area. The role includes inspecting and testing livestock and poultry, collecting and shipping samples, conducting investigations and premises inspections, supporting veterinary medical officers, and educating animal owners about biosecurity. The incumbent works independently within supervisor-established guidelines and division policies.

The position requires occasional travel, some alternate work hours, and willingness to work weekends and holidays when requested. The incumbent must be willing to respond to emergency duty day or night, including deployment from the assigned headquarters for up to 30 days. The position requires passing a pulmonary function test and medical evaluation, regular respirator fit-testing, and wearing a respirator and other appropriate personal protective equipment when required. Work may involve outdoor conditions, uneven terrain, and physical activity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class E Driver License.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to deal with the public tactfully and courteously.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and on uneven terrain, including natural and cultivated areas.
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, climb, stand, and walk for several hours each day.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to respond to emergency duty day or night as an active member of the Division Incident Management Team, unless affected by the disaster.
• Willingness to deploy from assigned headquarters for extended periods of up to 30 days.
• Must pass a pulmonary function test with medical evaluation and regular respirator fit-testing, and wear a respirator when required.
• Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment when required.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays as requested.
• Must reside in a required county throughout employment.
• Ability to work alternate hours as needed to accomplish duties and responsibilities.
• Occasional travel required.
• Must complete a standard numerically based work sample and achieve the established passing score to advance in the hiring process.
• Position is available only to current employees of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the care, management, and husbandry of livestock, including equine or poultry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct animal disease program activities, including inspection, control, and testing of livestock and poultry to detect diseases and ectoparasites.
• Ensure compliance with state statutes and department regulations through animal health inspections, sample collection, premises inspections, promotion of official animal identification, quarantine issuance and release, and owner education about biosecurity.
• Assist veterinary medical officers with inspections and testing; work independently within established guidelines and policies.
• Use livestock equipment properly and perform routine maintenance.
• Inspect livestock at markets, shows, and exhibitions and enforce rules related to animal disease control and eradication.
• Verify permits, official certificates of veterinary inspection, movement documents, and livestock identification devices.
• Conduct animal disease investigations and National Poultry Improvement Plan testing, collect and ship samples, and complete required documentation.
• Visit isolated herds and quarantined animals, conduct follow-up inspections, inspect livestock premises, verify movement permits, and distribute educational materials.
• Clean and disinfect vehicles, equipment, and premises contaminated by disease organisms or as a precaution.
• Prepare and distribute electronic daily activity reports, maintain inventory of supplies and equipment, and process duty reports.
• Operate and perform preventive maintenance on state-issued vehicles and equipment.
• Support emergency preparedness and response for natural disasters and animal disease control or eradication, including recording information about animal premises in affected areas in an emergency management database.
• Participate in workshops and training to continue education in livestock disease eradication programs.
• Perform other related duties 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 supplemental insurance
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

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