LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS INSPECTOR – 42001897 Position Available In Hillsborough, Florida

LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS INSPECTOR

•42001897

Date:

Apr 24, 2025

Requisition No:

851046

Agency:

Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title:

LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS INSPECTOR

•42001897

Pay Plan:

Career Service

Position Number:

42001897

Salary:

$48,000.16•$52,800.28

Posting Closing Date:

05/04/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool

LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS INSPECTOR

FLORIDA

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION

OF CONSUMER SERVICES

BUREAU

OF STANDARDS

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OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

•The headquarters for this position is negotiable within Desoto, Hardee, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pinellas and Polk County.

CONTACT:

Carl Smith (850) 728-1544
MINIMUM

REQUIREMENTS

A high school diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of experience in the LP Gas industry involving liquefied petroleum gas storage, utilization, handling, or pipeline systems. Four (4) years of experience as described above can substitute for the required education. Experience as an Agriculture & Consumer Protection Specialist inspecting weighing and measuring devices, and/or enforcing Chapter 525 or 531, F.S., can substitute on a year for year basis for the required experience as described above.
Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.
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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.

NOTES:

Successful applicants must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
Hours may vary from time to time.

JOB DUTIES

Complies with all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Conducts inspections of LP Gas storage, supply and distribution systems, installation of such systems, operation and performance of related equipment, and other attributes related to the sale and distribution of LP gas.
Conducts inspections on the accuracy and function of measuring devices, as well as methods of sale and quantity.
Conducts reinspections.
Conducts site plan reviews for new and existing facilities.
Conducts investigations in reference to consumer complaints, accidents, and methods of sale and quantity.
Completes and maintains inspection and investigative documentation.
Provides technical assistance and education to local authorities and industry personnel regarding LP Gas laws, rules and regulations.
Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of basic LP gas tools and equipment (i.e., bar probe, CGI meter, manometer, Beckman meter, etc.).
Knowledge of products and applicable codes.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to conduct tests using this equipment. Ability to physically perform activities that include, but are not limited to, climbing ladders, climbing on top of and going underneath trucks and other structures. Ability to bend, kneel, and stand, lifting at least 40 lbs.
Ability to read and understand fabrication and assembly drawings, manufacturer’s equipment specifications, and operation and maintenance procedures.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, and walk long distances.
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 myfrs;)
Flexible Spending Accounts,
Tuition waivers,
And more!
For a complete list of benefits, visit mybenefits.myflorida.
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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

APOLLO BEACH, FL, US, 33572 ARCADIA, FL, US, 33821 ARCADIA, FL, US, 34265 ARCADIA, FL, US, 34266 AUBURNDALE, FL, US, 33823 BARTOW, FL, US, 32644 BARTOW, FL, US, 33830 BARTOW, FL, US, 33831 BAY PINES, FL, US, 33744 BOWLING GREEN, FL, US, 33834 BRADENTON, FL, US, 33870 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34203 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34205 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34208 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34211 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34212 BRANDON, FL, US, 33511 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33755 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33756 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33760 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33762 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33765 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 34620 DOVER, FL, US, 33527 DUNDEE, FL, US, 33838 DUNEDIN, FL, US, 34698 ELLENTON, FL, US, 34222 FORT MEADE, FL, US, 33841 FROSTPROOF, FL, US, 33843 GIBSONTON, FL, US, 33534 GULFPORT, FL, US, 33707 HAINES CITY, FL, US, 33469 HAINES CITY, FL, US, 33844 LAKE ALFRED, FL, US, 33850 LAKE WALES, FL, US, 33853 LAKE WALES, FL, US, 33859 LAKE WALES, FL, US, 33898 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33801 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33803 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33805 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33808 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33809 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33811 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33813 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33815 LAKELAND, FL, US, 34761 LARGO, FL, US, 33770 LARGO, FL, US, 33771 LARGO, FL, US, 33773 LARGO, FL, US, 33774 LARGO, FL, US, 33777 LARGO, FL, US, 33778 LITHIA, FL, US, 33547 MYAKKA CITY, FL, US, 34251 PALMETTO, FL, US, 34220 PALMETTO, FL, US, 34221 PALMETTO, FL, US, 34280 PINELLAS PARK, FL, US, 33781 PLANT CITY, FL, US, 33560 PLANT CITY, FL, US, 33563 POLK CITY, FL, US, 33868 RIVERVIEW, FL, US, 33579 RUSKIN, FL, US, 33570 SAINT PETERSBURG, FL, US, 33703 SAINT PETERSBURG, FL, US, 33712 SAINT PETERSBURG, FL, US, 33716 SEFFNER, FL, US, 33584 TAMPA, FL, US, 33602 TAMPA, FL, US, 33604 TAMPA, FL, US, 33605 TAMPA, FL, US, 33606 TAMPA, FL, US, 33607 TAMPA, FL, US, 33609 TAMPA, FL, US, 33610 TAMPA, FL, US, 33611 TAMPA, FL, US, 33612 TAMPA, FL, US, 33613 TAMPA, FL, US, 33614 TAMPA, FL, US, 33615 TAMPA, FL, US, 33616 TAMPA, FL, US, 33617 TAMPA, FL, US, 33618 TAMPA, FL, US, 33619 TAMPA, FL, US, 33620 TAMPA, FL, US, 33625 TAMPA, FL, US, 33626 TAMPA, FL, US, 33634 TAMPA, FL, US, 33637 TAMPA, FL, US, 33672 TAMPA, FL, US, 33680 TAMPA, FL, US, 34748 TARPON SPRINGS, FL, US, 34689 TEMPLE TERRACE, FL, US, 33617 TERRA CEIA, FL, US, 34250 THONOTOSASSA, FL, US, 33592 VALRICO, FL, US, 33594 WAUCHULA, FL, US, 33870 WAUCHULA, FL, US, 33873 WINTER HAVEN, FL, US, 33831 WINTER HAVEN, FL, US, 33880 WINTER HAVEN, FL, US, 33881 WINTER HAVEN, FL, US, 33884 ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL, US, 33890

Nearest Major Market:

Tampa