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

My Florida CFO; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks an Agriculture and Consumer Protection Inspector (ACPI) to enforce state animal health regulations and support disease control efforts across designated counties. The role involves conducting inspections, coordinating with federal partners, and participating in emergency preparedness and response activities.

You will work with a team to protect Florida’s agricultural industry and public safety, including fieldwork in varied weather,

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class E Driver License required.
• Preference for livestock care experience, especially equine or poultry.

Responsibilities

• Enforce state rules and regulations related to animal health and disease control.
• Conduct livestock and poultry inspections at markets, shows, and exhibitions.
• Collect samples, issue quarantines, and educate owners on biosecurity.
• Assist veterinary medical officers with inspections and testing.
• Prepare electronic daily activity reports and manage inventory of supplies.

Skills

Communication

Public interaction

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Driver license

Job description

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Date: Oct 26, 2026

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Requisition No:886319

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION INSPECTOR

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY

*** INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY-- ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES WILL BE CONSIDERED.***

The headquarters for this position are negotiable within Bay, Calhoun, Gulf or Jackson Counties.

CONTACT

James Pilcher 850-718-0459

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.

Please Note

There will be a standard numerically based work sample administered with an established minimum required passing score to all eligible candidates in order to move to the next phase of consideration as part of the hiring process for this position.

***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 as an active member of the Division IMT, whether called day or night as long as not affected by disaster. 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 the requirements of the proper use of appropriate respirator.

Incumbent must wear appropriate person protection equipment (PPE) when required.

Incumbent must be willing to work during the weekend and Holidays as requested.

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 are negotiable within Bay, Calhoun, Gulf or Jackson Counties.

JOB DUTIES

INTRODUCTION: The primary duties and responsibilities of an Agriculture and Consumer Protection Inspector (ACPI) are to enforce the rules and regulations of the state and cooperate with other state and federal partners regarding animal disease control and zoonotic diseases for the protection of Florida’s agricultural industry and public safety. Additional duties include emergency preparedness and deployment to assist Florida’s Emergency Support Function (ESF-17) on natural disasters and foreign animal disease responses.

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate, model, and reinforce the department’s fundamental values of professionalism, commitment, integrity, innovation, and excellence in all interactions with coworkers and the public. The ACPI is responsible for technical and specialized work that involved a variety of animal health programs and disease surveillance 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 The ACPI ensures compliance with state statutes and department regulations including but not limited to 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 incumbent works independently and proceeds on own initiative and judgment within guidelines established by the supervisor and division policy and procedure. Properly uses livestock equipment and performs routine maintenance.

Performs 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, sample collection and shipping and completes required documentation. Visits isolated herds and quarantined animals and conducts follow‑up inspections. Conducts inspections of livestock premises, verifies animal 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.

Responsible for the safe operation and preventive maintenance of state issued vehicle and/or equipment.

Conducts activities relating to the state emergency preparedness and response, including: natural disasters or control and eradication of animal diseases, collects information for animal premises in the affected areas and records this information on emergency management database.

Participates in workshops and training to continue education of livestock disease eradication programs.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 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 ;)

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.

Location

ALTHA, FL, US, 32421 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32404 WEWAHITCHKA, FL, US, 32465 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32401 MARIANNA, FL, US, 32448 PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, US, 32407 PORT ST JOE, FL, US, 32456 BLOUNTSTOWN, FL, US, 32424 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32402 MARIANNA, FL, US, 32447 PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, US, 32408 CLARKSVILLE, FL, US, 32430 SNEADS, FL, US, 32460 MARIANNA, FL, US, 32446 MALONE, FL, US, 32445 SOUTHPORT, FL, US, 32409 GRACEVILLE, FL, US, 32440 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32405 YOUNGSTOWN, FL, US, 32466 COTTONDALE, FL, US, 32431 GRAND RIDGE, FL, US, 32442 CALLAWAY, FL, US, 32404 PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, US, 32413

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.