AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER PROTECT INSPECTOR - 42000966
Date: Sep 10, 2026
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Requisition No: 883147
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER PROTECT INSPECTOR - 42000966
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 42000966
Salary: $44,000.06
Posting Closing Date: 09/24/2026
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AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION INSPECTOR
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
DIVISION OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY
OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY
The headquarters for this positionare negotiable withinCharlotte, DeSoto, Hendry and Lee Counties.
CONTACT:
Miranda Middleton
863-993-5458
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 as an active member of Division IMT, 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 requested.
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 are negotiable within are negotiable within Charlotte, DeSoto, Hendry and Lee 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 (ESF17) 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 involves 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 judgement 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.
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.
Prepares and distributes reports in electronic format on daily activity. Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies and equipment and processes necessary duty reports. Responsible for safe operation and preventative maintenance of state issued vehicle and/or equipment.
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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
ALACHUA, FL, US, 32315 BONITA SPRINGS, FL, US, 34134 PORT CHARLOTTE, FL, US, 33948 PUNTA GORDA, FL, US, 33982 ARCADIA, FL, US, 33821 PUNTA GORDA, FL, US, 33955 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33916 PORT CHARLOTTE, FL, US, 33952 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33919 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33907 ARCADIA, FL, US, 34265 PUNTA GORDA, FL, US, 33951 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33908 FT MYERS, FL, US, 33901 PORT CHARLOTTE, FL, US, 33980 ARCADIA, FL, US, 34266 MURDOCK, FL, US, 33938 LEHIGH ACRES, FL, US, 33971 CAPE CORAL, FL, US, 33904 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33902 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33966 FELDA, FL, US, 33930 FT MYERS, FL, US, 33905 PUNTA GORDA, FL, US, 33950 NORTH FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33903 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33994 LABELLE, FL, US, 33935 FT MYERS BEACH, FL, US, 33931 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33912 PORT CHARLOTTE, FL, US, 33953 BONITA SPRINGS, FL, US, 34135 PORT CHARLOTTE, FL, US, 33954 LEHIGH ACRES, FL, US, 33973 LABELLE, FL, US, 33975 LABELLE, FL, US, 33935 FT MYERS, FL, US, 33913 ESTERO, FL, US, 33928 CAPE CORAL, FL, US, 33909 CAPE CORAL, FL, US, 33990 CLEWISTON, FL, US, 33440 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33913 CLEWISTON, FL, US, 34440
Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee
