AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER PROTECT SPEC - 42000361

State of Florida • Dundee, FL

7d • $45,000 - $49,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Consumer Services, Bureau of Standards is hiring an Agriculture and Consumer Protection Specialist. The position’s headquarters are negotiable within Polk County. The specialist inspects and tests commercial weighing and measuring devices, related facilities, packages, and products for compliance with state laws and regulations. The role also investigates violations and consumer complaints, verifies pricing accuracy, maintains inspection and travel records, and educates industry representatives and the public about applicable requirements. Occasional travel is required, including overnight travel and, during emergency programs, trips of up to two weeks. Successful applicants must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class E driver license.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds approximately 50 times per day.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, climb, stand, and walk for several hours each day.
• Ability to work on uneven terrain.
• Successful completion of a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test commercial weighing and measuring devices and related facilities for accuracy and compliance with state laws and regulations.
• Order the repair of devices that do not meet tolerances and standards, remove them from service when necessary, and oversee corrections performed by qualified personnel.
• Inspect packages and containers for accurate quantity declarations and label content.
• Collect petroleum products, antifreeze, and brake fluid samples for laboratory analysis; weigh or measure package contents and compare them with label declarations.
• Remove nonconforming products from sale, oversee disposition of stop-sale commodities, and authorize their release when standards are met.
• Record inspections, findings, observations, and field actions on official forms; submit violation disposition reports to bureau supervision.
• Maintain accurate equipment, installation, facility, activity, and travel records; update the database and report operational problems to bureau management.
• Submit travel and expense documents and required purchasing documentation in accordance with department policies and guidelines.
• Maintain assigned test equipment in its prescribed condition.
• Investigate suspected violations of the Petroleum Inspection Law and Weights and Measures law, and report findings and recommendations to a supervisor.
• Investigate consumer complaints about products or devices and report findings to the complainant and Tallahassee headquarters.
• Conduct price verification inspections, supervise pricing corrections, issue stop-sale orders for items not corrected immediately, and authorize product release once requirements are met.
• Evaluate and certify company or industry representatives who apply to repair and seal measuring devices, including checking their equipment and qualifications.
• Stay current on laws, regulations, test tolerances, inspection procedures, equipment types, and facility locations.
• Maintain required safety training documents and attend schools and seminars.
• Educate industry and the public about laws and regulations related to weighing and measuring devices and facilities.
• Speak at meetings or exhibitions about inspection activities when needed and testify in court about violations.
• Perform other related 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 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