INSPECTION SPECIALIST - 42000319 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONY)
About The Position
This is an internal agency opportunity for current employees of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The position is within the Division of Consumer Services, Bureau of Fair Rides Inspection. The headquarters for this position is negotiable within Bradford County. The role involves conducting inspections on amusement rides, certifying them for public use, testing equipment for compliance with Florida Statutes, issuing stop-operation orders, and conducting re-inspections. It also includes inspecting aerial adventure courses and ziplines, creating invoices, collecting fees, completing inspection documentation, and verifying insurance coverage. The specialist will also review and investigate accident reports, educate new companies on inspection laws, submit travel documentation, and assist in training new hires.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or its equivalent and four (4) years of experience in electrical, plumbing, or mechanical inspection, building maintenance and repair, or in the construction, installation, inspection, maintenance or repair of mechanical or amusement devices, rides, or attractions.
- College education from an accredited institution or vocational/technical training can substitute at the rate of 30 semester, 45 quarter or 720 classroom hours per year up to a maximum of three (3) years of the required experience provided such education includes three courses in building construction or maintenance, mechanics, plumbing, mathematics, physical science, electrical repair or maintenance and/or engineering.
- Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.
- Must reside in required county(ies) throughout employment in this position.
- Successful applicants must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Employees appointed to positions involved in amusement device inspection under authority of Section 616.242, Florida Statutes, must pass and maintain the NAARSO level 1 certification as required, as implemented by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services within 36 months of appointment.
Responsibilities
- Conducts inspections on amusement rides.
- Certifies amusement rides operable for public use.
- Tests equipment to ensure compliance with Florida Statutes.
- Issues stop-operation orders.
- Conducts re-inspections.
- Conducts inspections on aerial adventure courses and ziplines to include various heights.
- Creates invoices and collects fees from companies.
- Completes inspection documentation.
- Verifies proper insurance and affidavit coverage for companies.
- Reviews, investigates and prepares documentation for accident reports.
- Educates new companies of Florida inspection laws, rules, regulations and procedures.
- Submits travel documentation and expenses incurred for reimbursement.
- Assists in training new hires as needed.
- Performs other related duties as required.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
