F&V TERMINAL MARKET INSPECTOR - 42004050 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

State of Florida

Any Location, FL

Category Engineering

Job Description

The position of Fruit and Vegetable Terminal Market Inspector involves determining the quality, condition, and size of fruits, vegetables, nuts, Christmas trees, and ornamental flowers, and issuing federal certificates outlining compliance with marketing agreements. The job requires knowledge of federal grades, prevalent market diseases, and rail and common carrier equipment conditions. Additionally, the inspector must certify locally grown commodities, keep up with changing marketing agreements and federal and state grade amendments, and apply Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act regulations. The position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of s. 112.313, F.S., and Section 60L-36.001, Florida Career Service Rules and Regulations.

Requirements

A high school diploma or its equivalent
Florida Statute 447 states that those persons are exempted from collective bargaining who are appointed to inspection positions in federal/state fruit and vegetable inspection service whose conditions of appointment are affected by the following: Federal license requirement (FV-200 and/or FV-201). Federal autonomy regarding investigation and disciplining of appointees. Frequent transfers due to harvesting conditions.
Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license
Requires a federal license (FV-200 and/or FV-201) as an inspector in accordance with 7 C.F.R. Part 51 within one (1) year of appointment
Ability to lift, maneuver and carry up to 50 pounds, when needed, as part of the duties of the position

Benefits

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
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition waivers
Generous Paid Time Off

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