FRUIT & VEGETABLE INSPECTOR - 42004396 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Requisition No: 863247 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: FRUIT & VEGETABLE INSPECTOR - 42004396 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42004396 

Salary:  $39,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 10/18/2025 

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FRUIT & VEGETABLE INSPECTOR

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF FRUIT & VEGETABLES
BUREAU OF INSPECTION

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

CONTACT:

Marisol Flores, (239) 898-5006

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or its equivalent.
 

This position is subject to the following conditions:
 

1. Frequent transfers throughout the state with minimal notice
2. Shift work and required overtime during peak periods, many times requiring employees to work 7 days a week.
3. Work is seasonal depending on harvest periods.
4. Irregular work shifts
5. Must obtain Federal Inspection License (FV-200 and/or FV-201) within one year of appointment.

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, F.S., and Section 60L-36.003, Florida Career Service Rules and Regulations.

Requires a federal license (FV-200 and/or FV-201) as an inspector in accordance with 7 C.F.R. Part 51 within one year of appointment.

Occasional travel required.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration.

Some alternate work hours and/or overtime may be required to accomplish inspection duties and responsibilities.

JOB DUTIES:

Selects representative samples of fruit, vegetables and nuts in accordance with prescribed sampling procedures and plans.  Inspects the products to determine quality, condition, and/or compliance with United States Department of Agriculture standards, committees, laws of the state of Florida and/or marketing orders.  Prepares inspection reports based on results of examination of product.

Travels to various packing houses and/or canneries during days and/or nights.  Prepares and maintains a daily and weekly report monthly expense voucher and other reports as needed.  Receives instruction through training classes and field supervision.

Performs other related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to lift, maneuver and carry up to 50 pounds, when needed, as part of the duties of this position.

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.