AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER PROTECT SPEC - 42005830

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• AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER PROTECT SPEC - 42005830
• Date: Nov 3, 2026

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• Requisition No: 882811
• Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
• Working Title: AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER PROTECT SPEC - 42005830
• Pay Plan: Career Service
• Position Number: 42005830

Salary

• $45,000.02 - $49,500.10
• Posting Closing Date: 11/09/2026
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• AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION SPECIALIST
• FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
• DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES
• BUREAU OF FAIR RIDES INSPECTION
• *OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY*
• The headquarters for this position is negotiable within Miami-Dade

County.

Minimum Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

Please Note

• There will be a numerically based work sample administered with an established minimum required passing score to all eligible candidates 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 s. 112.313, Florida Statutes, and Section 60L-36.003, F.A.C.
• Moderate travel required.
• Must reside in required county(ies) throughout employment in this position

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.

• Successful applicants must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
• Some alternate work hours and/or overtime may be required to accomplish inspection duties and responsibilities.

Job Duties

• Complies with all applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Conducts field audits on required documentation
• Monitors permanent parks and temporary shows for operations based on manufacturer manuals, operating documents, and SOP’s.
• Observes deficiencies and issues notice of correction or stop operation orders if applicable.
• Compiles field audit report and uploads documentation into database.
• Proposes administrative actions if applicable.
• Reviews, investigates and prepares documentation for accident reports when scheduled.
• Assists inspection specialists when conducting inspections on amusement rides when scheduled.
• Educates new companies of Florida inspection laws, rules, regulations and procedures.
• Submits travel documentation and expenses incurred for reimbursement.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of techniques and equipment needed for amusement device/attraction set-up, maintenance and operation.
• Knowledge of applicable safety requirements and terminology used in the amusement device/attraction industry.
• Knowledge of basic principles of power (electrical and hydraulic), mechanical motion, structural assembly, stress and fatigue.
• Knowledge of basic principles of electrical, mechanical and structural operation and stress testing and analysis.
• Ability to lift and carry up to forty pounds.
• 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 work at heights of upwards to forty feet.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and understand fabrication and assembly drawings, manufacturer's equipment specifications and operation and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to conduct amusement device/attraction inspection.
• Skill in the use of equipment needed to conduct amusement device/attraction inspections.

Benefits

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
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit

• 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

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.

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