LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS INSPECTOR - 42000369
Requisition No: 852613
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS INSPECTOR - 42000369
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 42000369
Salary: $48,000.00 - $52,800.16
Posting Closing Date: 05/22/2025
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LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS INSPECTOR
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 , Hernando, Hillsborough, Lake, Manatee, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Seminole, Sumter, and Volusia County.
CONTACT:
Christine Wood (850) 728-1319
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.
***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.
Extensive 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 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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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