AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER PROTECT INSPECTOR - 42000953 1 1

State of Florida; Land O' Lakes (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave benefits

Nine paid holidays and one Personal</>

State Group Insurance options

Retirement plan options

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition waivers

Job summary

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is hiring an Agriculture and Consumer Protection Inspector to enforce state and federal animal disease control laws, ensuring public safety and agricultural integrity. The role involves collaboration with USDA, travel within counties, and emergency response duties as required.

The position requires a high school diploma, a valid driver license, and willingness to work weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Requires possession of a valid Class E Driver License.
• Preference given to those with experience in care, management and husbandry of livestock including equine or poultry.

Responsibilities

• Enforce state and federal laws on animal disease control for Florida’s agricultural industry and public safety.
• Coordinate with USDA and other agencies; follow department values: professionalism, integrity, innovation, inclusion and excellence.
• Perform animal disease program activities: inspections, sample collection, premises inspections, identifications, quarantines, and education of animal owners.
• Develop herd health plans and investigate disease complaints to ensure quality and marketability of livestock.
• Conduct livestock inspections at markets, shows and exhibitions; verify permits and veterinary documents.
• Assist with NPIP testing, inspections of equine, Cervidae, and feral swine premises; issue movement permits and distribute educational materials.
• Prepare electronic reports of daily activities; maintain inventory and operate/maintain department vehicles.

Skills

Computer skills

Effective communication

Public interaction tact

Outdoor work in all weather

Physical stamina 50 lbs lift

Work on uneven terrain

Inspect in natural/cultivated areas

Inspect livestock handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Requisition No: 886505
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER PROTECT INSPECTOR - 42000953 1 1
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 42000953
Salary: $44.000.06
Posting Closing Date: 11/11/2026

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AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION INSPECTOR

• OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

The headquarters for this position is negotiable within Hernando and Pasco Counties.

Contact

Amie Facente

863-578-1863

Minimum Requirements

A high school diploma or its equivalent.
Requires possession of a valid Class E Driver License.
Preference will be given to those with experience in the care, management and husbandry of livestock including equine or poultry.

• 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 Section 60L-36.003, Florida Administrative Code, and Chapter 112.313, Florida Statutes.
Willingness to respond to emergency duty, whether called day or night. This emergency duty may include natural disasters or animal disease outbreaks. Willingness to be deployed from your assigned headquarters for extended periods of time (up to 30 days).
Incumbent must pass a pulmonary function test with medical evaluation, must undergo and pass regular respirator fit-testing, and must wear a respirator when required. Will be subject to requirements of the proper use of appropriate respirator.
Incumbent must wear appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) when required.
Incumbent must be willing to work during the weekend and holidays as required.
Occasional travel required.
Must reside in required county(ies) throughout employment in this position.
Some alternate work hours required to accomplish duties and responsibilities.

Notes

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.
The headquarters for this position is negotiable within Hernando and Pasco Counties.

Job Duties

INTRODUCTION: The primary duties and responsibilities of an Agriculture and Consumer Protection Inspector (ACPI) are to enforce the provisions of state and federal law regarding animal disease control for the protection of Florida’s agricultural industry and public safety. Additional duties include emergency preparedness, Emergency Support Function (ESF17) and assuring the quality of agricultural products prior to their entrance into the marketing channels.

Responsibilities

In accomplishing these duties, the employee must cooperate fully with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) personnel and others engaged in related activities. The incumbent is expected to demonstrate, model and reinforce the department’s fundamental values of professionalism, commitment, integrity, innovation, inclusion and excellence in all interactions with coworkers and the public. The ACPI is responsible for technical and specialized work that involves a variety of animal health programs within an assigned geographical area. The following duties and responsibilities are assigned to this position:
Conducts animal disease program activities relating to the inspection, control and testing of livestock and poultry to detect animal diseases and ectoparasites that can pose a threat to the state agriculture economy and impact public health, including: general animal health inspections, collection of samples, premises inspections, promote animal official identification, issue and release of quarantines, educate animal owners about biosecurity, and assists veterinary medical officers (VMO) with inspections and testing. The ACPI ensures quality and marketability of Florida’s livestock by developing herd health plans and investigating animal disease complaints. The incumbent works independently and proceeds on own initiative and judgement within guidelines established by the supervisor and division policy and procedure. Properly uses livestock equipment and performs routine maintenance.
Performs all duties associated with livestock inspections at livestock markets, shows and exhibitions. Enforces department’s rules and regulations regarding animal disease control and eradication of reportable and foreign animal diseases. Verifies permits, official certificate of veterinary inspections and movement documents. Verifies livestock official identification devices, conducts animal disease investigations, performs all National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) testing requirements and completes documentation. Visits isolated herds and quarantined animals and conducts follow‑up inspections. Conducts inspections of equine premises, Cervidae premises, and feral swine holding premises; issues movement permits and distributes educational materials. Cleans and disinfects vehicles, equipment and premises that are contaminated by disease organism or as a precautionary measure.
Prepares and distributes reports in electronic format on daily activity. Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies and equipment and processes necessary duty reports. Operates and maintains department’s vehicle.
Conducts activities relating to the emergency preparedness of livestock and other animals including collection of information for all animal premises and recording this information on emergency management database. Coordinates and maintains contact list for Emergency Operation Center (EOC) and ESF17 within assigned county.
Ensures compliance with state statutes and department regulations regarding garbage feeding to swine. Conducts inspections of garbage feeders; issues, enforces and releases quarantines; issues permits.
Participates in workshops and training to continue education of livestock disease eradication programs.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Computer skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner
• 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
• Ability to conduct inspections in natural and cultivated areas with uneven ground
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 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

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.