Agricultural Interdiction Inspector

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the state personnel system is an e-verify employer. For more information click on our e-verify website. Requisition no: 877885 agency: agriculture and consumer services working title: agricultural interdiction inspector -  pay plan: career service position number:  salary: $42,561.48 - $46,817.68 posting closing date: 07/06/2026 total compensation estimator tool

agricultural interdiction inspector (class title: environmental specialist ii) florida department of agriculture and consumer services division of plant industry
*** open competitive opportunity
*** contact: dr. Dyrana russell, phone  minimum requirements: a high school diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of experience in environmental protection, regulation, or health; one of the physical or natural sciences; agriculture; or engineering; or a high school diploma or its equivalent and six (6) months of experience as an environmental specialist i or higher with the state of florida;

or a bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university. 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) requires possession of a valid class e driver license.
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*** 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:

authorized certification official for phytosanitary certificates. Moderate travel, including overnight and sometimes up to two weeks at a time on an emergency program, is 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. 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 candidate must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

job duties: general statement: this is a professional position responsible for the survey, detection and interception of exotic and newly established plant pests for the purpose of minimizing or eliminating environmental and agricultural harm associated with their introduction. Inspects plants and plant products and other high-risk commodities from other states and foreign countries at interstate interdiction stations for the purpose of excluding plant pests, including arthropods and mollusks, and plant pathogens.

Detects, examines, collects, prepares, and submits insects and other arthropods, disease, plant and soil samples to the appropriate technical section for diagnosis and/or confirmation. Uses approved sampling methods and equipment to collect laboratory samples. May obtain additional information using various investigative techniques or using reference materials, source materials, and interviews with authoritative sources to assist in proper diagnosis. Upon field diagnosis, initiates appropriate regulatory action in a professional manner.

Clearly and concisely explains the reason for the regulatory decision to the broker or truck driver and explains the options. Resolves complaints from brokers and truck drivers when shipments are denied entry into florida. Enforces adherence to chapter 581, florida statutes, and appropriate rules. Maintains knowledge of florida's import requirements, botany, effects various pests and pathogens have on the inspected material, and pests that are native to florida.

Maintains proper records of all daily activities and submits timely…