AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER PROTECT SPEC - 42000977

AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER PROTECT SPEC

• 42000977 The State of Florida
• 3.5 Alachua, FL Job Details $42,000.14
• $46,000.

24 a year 22 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Dental insurance Flexible spending account Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence High school diploma or GED Class E Safety equipment

Respirator Full Job Description Requisition No:

876135

Agency:

Agriculture and Consumer Services Working Title:

AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER PROTECT SPEC

• 42000977

Pay Plan:

Career Service Position Number:

42000977

Salary:

$42,000.14

• $46,000.

24

Posting Closing Date:

05/23/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool

AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION SPECIALIST FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES DIVISION OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY

• OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

• The headquarters for this position is negotiable within Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Flagler, Gilchrist, Hernando, Hillsborough, Lafayette, Lake, Levy, Marion, Orange, Pasco, Polk, Putnam, Seminole, Sumter, Suwanee, Union or Volusia County(ies) .

CONTACT:

Dr. Scott Richardson (352)745-2544 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 the requirements of the proper use of appropriate respirator. Incumbent must wear appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) when 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.

JOB DUTIES

INTRODUCTION:

The primary duties and responsibilities of this position are related to assisting the poultry program administrator in administering the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) in a designated area. Additional responsibilities relate to inspecting the commercial poultry industry and individual poultry owners for compliance with state regulations pertaining to established disease surveillance and other poultry program activities, assist as required in conducting inspections at equine facilities that operate as an approved Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) Quarantine Facility, assist in conducting EIA compliance at public boarding facilities, proper disposal of dead birds and hatchery residues, control and eradication of outbreaks of dangerous transmissible diseases, and emergency preparedness [Emergency Support Function (ESF

• 17].

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 and excellence in interactions with coworkers and the public. The following duties and responsibilities are assigned to this position:

NPIP ACTIVITIES

Responsible for conducting NPIP field activities which include scheduling and performing routine visits to poultry farms to collect blood/sera and/or environmental samples for the purpose of conducting field tests or submitting samples to an approved laboratory for testing to qualify/monitor NPIP participating flocks as free of certain hatchery disseminated diseases (i.e., Pullorum Typhoid, Mycoplasma Gallisepticum, Mycoplasma Svnoviae, and Salmonella Enteriditis). Ensures flock testing and sample collections are done in accordance with NPIP provisions (Title 9, Part 62, Subpart B, and Parts 145 and 147). Schedules and conducts routine inspections of NPIP participating hatcheries to ensure standards of cleanliness and sanitation are met and required disease control management practices are followed. Ensures inspections are made in accordance with NPIP provisions (Title 9, Parts 145 and 147). Monitors various poultry populations and ensures proper protocol and biosecurity procedures are followed. Responsible for accurately completing and submitting all required work-related reports to immediate supervisor on time. Ensures authorized testing agents are qualified to collect the required samples from poultry. Maintains an inventory of supplies and test antigens needed to perform assigned duties.

POULTRY DISEASE SURVEILLANCE ACTIVITIES

Conducts animal disease program activities related to the inspection, control and testing of poultry, investigates complaints related to animal diseases or husbandry involving poultry, issues and releases quarantines, assists program manager with inspections and testing, collection and packaging of samples and submits accurate reports in a timely manner. Properly uses equipment and performs routine maintenance. The incumbent works independently and proceeds on own initiative and judgement within guidelines established by the supervisor. Responsible for monitoring various poultry populations, including backyard flocks, live bird markets, animal sales markets and exhibition poultry for Avian Influenza, Exotic Newcastle disease and other poultry diseases which pose a serious economic threat to the state's poultry industry. Ensures proper protocol and biosecurity procedures are followed. Enforces department's rules and regulations regarding poultry disease control and eradication of reportable and foreign poultry diseases. Assists district personnel with inspections at small animal sales and markets where avian species are present. Inspects all avian species for disease and assists district personnel with obtaining samples and sample submission. Provides educational material for poultry producers and lay persons concerning poultry programs in the state and nationally. Attends avian related conferences and provides public presentations to the general public and producers to enforce the vision, mission, and activities related to the poultry and avian programs as they relate to the different industries. Provides information related to avian and poultry diseases of concern. Assists Poultry Programs with processing, auditing and updating the Poultry Database, assists with reviewing of VS 9-3 submitted to Poultry Programs for approval in the NPIP database and assists with poultry permitting for importing into Florida.

ASSIST DISTRICTS AND EQUINE PROGRAMS

Responsible for assisting districts, as requested by the district supervisor, with conducting inspections and performing testing at fairs, exhibitions, animal disease investigations, quarantines, livestock markets, weekend sales and permitted facilities. Assist as required equine programs with Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) Quarantine Facilities receiving horses by verifying animal identification, ensuring compliance with testing and treatment protocols; and release horses from quarantines. Maintain a thorough working knowledge of CEM regulations and policy from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department. Inspect public boarding facilities for EIA compliance.

DEAD BIRD AND HATCHERY RESIDUE DISPOSAL INSPECTIONS

Responsible for conducting dead bird and hatchery residue disposal inspections on all commercial poultry farms and hatcheries in the designated area to ensure compliance with state regulations. Investigates disposal complaints and initiates immediate regulatory action to ensure compliance. Follows up on violations and ensures that reinspection and correction of violations are made in a timely manner. Accurately completes, submits, and maintains records of all inspections made and ensures that the required number of inspections are made according to written procedures. Ensures proper protocol and biosecurity procedures are followed. In addition to these inspections, conducts Poultry Best Management Practice (BMP) inspections.

EMERGENCY FUNCTIONS

Completes ICS 100-400, 700 and 800. Actively participates in Emergency Programs to support ESF-17 functions of the division, including position specific training for Incident Management Team (IMT) deployment. Deploys on emergency responses as requested. Maintains and stocks the two division poultry depopulation trailers. Ensures district personnel have sufficient poultry supplies.

OTHER DUTIES

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 ( 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. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

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Nearest Major Market:

Tallahassee