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AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER PROTECT SPEC - 42000367

Date: Oct 7, 2025

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Requisition No: 862048

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER PROTECT SPEC - 42000367

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42000367

Salary: $45,000.02 - $49,500.10

Posting Closing Date: 10/16/2025

Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/)

AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION SPECIALIST

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES

BUREAU OF STANDARDS

*OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY*

The headquarters for this position is negotiable within Brevard, Highlands, Indian River, Lake, Martin, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, and St. Lucie County.

CONTACT:

Darryl Mauney (850) 491-3483

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or its equivalent.

Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

*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 s. 112.313, Florida Statutes, and Section 60L-36.003, F.A.C.

Moderate travel required, including overnight and sometimes up to two weeks at a time on an emergency program, is required.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration.

Successful applicants must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

Inspect and test commercial weighing and measuring devices and related facilities for accuracy, correctness and general compliance with state laws and regulations. Order the repair and/or remove from service devices not meeting tolerances and standards. Oversee the correction of devices to ensure work is done properly by qualified personnel.

Inspect packages and containers for proper quantity declaration and label content. Draw and examine samples of petroleum products, antifreeze and brake fluid samples for laboratory analysis. Weigh or measure contents of packages, comparing results with values stated on labels. Remove from sale products which do not conform to established standards. Oversee disposition of stop sale commodities and authorize release when standards are met.

Record all inspections, findings, observations and field actions on official report forms. Submit reports of disposition of violations to bureau supervision. Maintain accurate records of installations or equipment to be inspected. Submit updated records of equipment or facility changes as they occur in territory. Submit accurate records of daily activities and travel incurred in fulfilling assignments. Submit accurate travel and other expense documents in accordance with department policies. Keep database up to date and in compliance with established directives. Report any problems with its operations to bureau management. Follow department and bureau purchasing guidelines and submit required documentation to bureau offices, as needed. Maintain assigned test equipment in prescribed condition.

Investigate violations or suspicious matters pertaining to articles of the Petroleum Inspection Law and the Weights and Measures Law; report findings and recommendations to supervisor. Investigate consumer complaints on products or devices, reporting findings to complainant and Tallahassee headquarters.

Conduct price verification inspections to assure pricing accuracy in accordance with state laws and regulations. Supervise pricing corrections and issue stop sale orders on items not corrected immediately. Authorize release of products once requirements have been met.

Certify company or industry representatives who apply to repair and seal measuring devices. Includes checking applicant's equipment and qualifications and approving for certification. Know and stay updated on all laws, regulations, test tolerances and inspection procedures. Remain up to date on types of equipment inspected and be familiar with all facility locations. Maintain required safety training documents for assigned duties. Attend schools and seminars and educate industry and the general public on laws and regulations pertaining to weighing and measuring devices and related facilities. Appear at meetings or exhibitions to speak on inspection activities as needed. Appear as witness in court to testify on violations of the law . Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

This position involves inspection duties that require the physical ability to perform activities that include, but are not limited to:

+ Ability to lift and carry up to fifty pounds approximately 50 times per day.

+ 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.

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:

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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:

CLERMONT, FL, US, 34714 POLK CITY, FL, US, 33868 ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL, US, 32714 INDIANTOWN, FL, US, 34956 LAKE WALES, FL, US, 33859 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34981 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32809 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32804 MOUNT DORA, FL, US, 32757 MELBOURNE, FL, US, 32907 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32810 AVON PARK, FL, US, 33826 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32824 SAINT CLOUD, FL, US, 34771 DUNDEE, FL, US, 33838 SORRENTO, FL, US, 32776 BARTOW, FL, US, 33830 MELBOURNE, FL, US, 32940 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32808 FRUITLAND PARK, FL, US, 34731 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33805 SEBRING, FL, US, 33876 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32826 PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, US, 34945 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33813 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32819 SANFORD, FL, US, 32810 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34945 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32980 EUSTIS, FL, US, 32736 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32801 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32812 FELLSMERE, FL, US, 32948 WINTER HAVEN, FL, US, 33880 ROCKLEDGE, FL, US, 32958 APOLLO BEACH, FL, US, 33572 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32968 WINTER PARK, FL, US, 32792 TITUSVILLE, FL, US, 32078 HOBE SOUND, FL, US, 33455 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32831 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33811 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34951 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33809 AVON PARK, FL, US, 33382 LAKE ALFRED, FL, US, 33850 KISSIMMEE, FL, US, 34746 SEBRING, FL, US, 33870 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32827 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32805 TITUSVILLE, FL, US, 32780 SEBRING, FL, US, 33875 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32807 APOPKA, FL, US, 32703 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 32982 MALABAR, FL, US, 32950 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34950 WINTER HAVEN, FL, US, 33884 AUBURNDALE, FL, US, 33823 STUART, FL, US, 34997 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32835 MIDWAY, FL, US, 32343 SAINT CLOUD, FL, US, 34772 LONGWOOD, FL, US, 32818 STUART, FL, US, 34994 OCOEE, FL, US, 34761 APOPKA, FL, US, 32712 FERN PARK, FL, US, 32730 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32806 UMATILLA, FL, US, 32784 COCOA, FL, US, 32929 VIERA, FL, US, 32940 TITUSVILLE, FL, US, 32796 SANFORD, FL, US, 32771 KENANSVILLE, FL, US, 34739 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32821 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33803 MELBOURNE, FL, US, 32904 VENUS, FL, US, 33960 COCOA, FL, US, 32926 SANFORD, FL, US, 32773 COCOA, FL, US, 32922 KISSIMMEE, FL, US, 34744 STUART, FL, US, 34996 LAKE BUTLER, FL, US, 32054 WINTER HAVEN, FL, US, 33831 LORIDA, FL, US, 33857 WINTER GARDEN, FL, US, 34787 HAINES CITY, FL, US, 33469 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32966 FORT MEADE, FL, US, 33841 OKEECHOBEE, FL, US, 34973 MELBOURNE, FL, US, 32935 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32814 PALM BAY, FL, US, 32905 BARTOW, FL, US, 32644 WINTER SPRINGS, FL, US, 32708 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32811 SEBRING, FL, US, 33872 LEESBURG, FL, US, 34788 GROVELAND, FL, US, 34736 MIMS, FL, US, 32754 STUART, FL, US, 34984 SANFORD, FL, US, 32772 AVON PARK, FL, US, 33825 CASSELBERRY, FL, US, 32707 SEBASTIAN, FL, US, 32958 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33801 LADY LAKE, FL, US, 32162 MELBOURNE, FL, US, 32934 LAKE PLACID, FL, US, 33852 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32960 MELBOURNE BEACH, FL, US, 32951 WINTER HAVEN, FL, US, 33881 TITUSVILLE, FL, US, 32781 EUSTIS, FL, US, 32726 TAVARES, FL, US, 32778 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34947 ROCKLEDGE, FL, US, 32955 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32967 HAINES CITY, FL, US, 33844 LEESBURG, FL, US, 34748 LAKE WALES, FL, US, 33853 PAISLEY, FL, US, 32767 MERRITT ISLAND, FL, US, 32953 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32833 HEATHROW, FL, US, 32746 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32825 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34946 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33808 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32803 LAKELAND, FL, US, 34761 OKEECHOBEE, FL, US, 34974 OVIEDO, FL, US, 32765 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34949 KISSIMMEE, FL, US, 34741 PALM CITY, FL, US, 34990 MELBOURNE, FL, US, 32901 CHRISTMAS, FL, US, 32709 LONGWOOD, FL, US, 32750 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32818 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34982 LAKE WALES, FL, US, 33898 PALM BAY, FL, US, 32907 CLERMONT, FL, US, 34715 COCOA, FL, US, 32927 EUSTIS, FL, US, 32727 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33815 BARTOW, FL, US, 33831 CLERMONT, FL, US, 34711 PALM BAY, FL, US, 32909 MAITLAND, FL, US, 32751 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32822 CHULUOTA, FL, US, 32766 FROSTPROOF, FL, US, 33843

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