AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER PROTECT SUPV -SES - 42000798 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Requisition No: 870707 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER PROTECT SUPV -SES - 42000798 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 42000798 

Salary:  $56,100.20 - $61,710.22 

Posting Closing Date: 02/26/2026 

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AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION SUPERVISOR - SES

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES
BUREAU OF STANDARDS

***INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY--
ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES WILL BE CONSIDERED.***

The headquarters for this position is negotiable within Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach County.

CONTACT:

Alan Walker (850) 274-9044

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or its equivalent and eight (8) years of professional or technical experience in consumer complaint program work, business administration, consumer or public relations, investigations, administrative work, professional regulation, or a field related to the area of responsibility; or

A bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional experience in consumer complaint program work, business administration, customer or public relations, investigations, administrative work, professional regulation, or a field related to the area of responsibility; or

A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

 Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency.  A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org)

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

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.

JOB DUTIES:

Supervises inspectors engaged in the inspection and testing of commercial weighing and measuring devices; sampling of petroleum products, brake fluid and anti-freeze; operation of motor fuel facilities; inspection of packaged products; and conducting price verifications.

Responsible and accountable for managing budget/dollars/resources (staff, vehicles, computers, cell phones, etc.) of any assigned programs in an efficient and accountable manner.

Responsible for ensuring that assigned program areas have operational procedures and processes which result in accountability and compliance with division and department policies and procedures.

Conducts audits, assigns and reviews the work and progress of each inspector and makes periodic performance appraisals; provides counseling and guidance as needed; conducts training and/or retraining sessions on an individual or group basis; stays abreast of current inspection procedures, laws and regulations, industry trends and safety related issues. Enforces personnel rules and regulations.

Audits and approves expense accounts of each inspector on a monthly basis; performs frequent audits and reviews of the overall condition of the assigned region; makes recommendations to superiors as changes or improvements are needed and makes daily report of activities.

Conducts special investigations on the more complex or serious violations of state laws and regulations; coordinates certain investigative work with the enforcement personnel in other governmental agencies; appears in court or at hearings as an expert witness in cases relating to measuring devices or substandard products.

Contacts public and industry representatives to assist with consumer complaints to resolve problems dealing with enforcement of laws and regulations; may be called upon to speak at civic clubs or other groups about programs.

Reviews applications, conducts applicant interviews for employment and completes employment packages, making recommendations concerning hiring of new employees in supervised positions. Complies with federal/state employment laws, personnel rules, and department policies and procedures during recruitment and selection process. Submits recommendation package within the timeframe set by the division.  Performs related duties as required.

This position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of s. 112.313, Florida Statutes, and Section 60L-36.003, Florida Administrative Code.

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.