Agriculture & Consumer Protect Supv - Ops

AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION SUPERVISOR - OPS

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES DIVISION OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY

*** OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY – THIS IS A FULL-TIME OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES (OPS) POSITION***

The headquarters for this position is negotiable within DeSoto, Charlotte, Hardee, and Highlands Counties.

CONTACT:
Michelle Smith

A high school diploma and four (4) years of experience in regulatory inspections, quality control work or in the care and husbandry of commercial livestock; or A bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university with a major in animal husbandry, or coursework to include three (3) courses in an agricultural, physical, biological, or natural science. 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.

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."

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).

Occasional travel required. 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 be willing to work during the weekend and holidays as required. Some alternate work hours required to accomplish duties and responsibilities.

Must reside in required county(ies) throughout employment in this position.

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.

The duties and responsibilities of this position are to plan and direct the day-to-day work activities of Agriculture and Consumer Protection (ACP) Specialists within their span of control. Activities are related to the division's goal of protecting the marketability of the state's livestock and poultry through specific inspection programs and other duties related to prevention, control and eradication of transmissible and communicable diseases.

Primary duties include emergency preparedness, emergency management and emergency response involving animal related issues. This position provides a vital link between the direct reports and management. Completes Incident Command System (ICS) training to prescribed levels (at a minimum ICS
100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800). Attends and participates in division emergency exercises or training events. Will take an active position within the division incident management team during emergency response activities. Provides presentations for the local meetings, fairs, or other local venues as requested. Maintains a working knowledge of all division-related emergency plans. Works closely with the division's emergency programs manager to stay current on emergency response goals and expectations.

Responsible for ensuring direct reports fully understand the emergency response goals and objectives to effectively conduct animal disease surveillance, emergency response and eradication methods to preserve Florida's animal agriculture industry. Maintains working knowledge of Florida's reportable animal diseases, policies and procedures, division's administrative rules and designated Florida statutes. Direct (and participate in as needed) daily work-related activities of ACP Specialists regarding workloads, objectives and priorities.

Schedule assignments to ensure adequate coverage of all job-related activities. Many of these activities require considerable time for completion and occur during non-traditional work hours (i.e., nights, weekends and holidays). Develop and implement policy to ensure that safety procedures are followed at all times. Responsible for scheduling of direct…