Job Description

Requisition No: 867507

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: INSPECTION SPECIALIST - 42001474 1

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42001474

Salary: $49,000.12 - $53,900.34

Posting Closing Date: 01/13/2026

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INSPECTION SPECIALIST

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES
BUREAU OF FAIR RIDES INSPECTION

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

The headquarters for this position is negotiable within Broward and Miami/Dade County.

CONTACT:

Ronald Jacobson (850) 251-1792

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or its equivalent and four (4) years of experience in electrical, plumbing, or mechanical inspection, building maintenance and repair, or in the construction, installation, inspection, maintenance or repair of mechanical or amusement devices, rides, or attractions.

College education from an accredited institution or vocational/technical training can substitute at the rate of 30 semester, 45 quarter or 720 classroom hours per year up to a maximum of three (3) years of the required experience provided such education includes three courses in building construction or maintenance, mechanics, plumbing, mathematics, physical science, electrical repair or maintenance and/or engineering.

Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

Please Note: There will be a numerically based work sample administered with an established minimum required passing score to all eligible candidates as part of the hiring process for this position.

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, Florida Administrative Code.

Employees appointed to positions involved in amusement device inspection under authority of Section 616.242, Florida Statutes, must obtain Level I certification from the National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO) within 36 months of appointment and must maintain certification throughout their period of employment with the Bureau of Fair Rides Inspection.

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

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

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:

Complies with all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Conducts inspections on amusement rides.
• Certifies amusement rides operable for public use.
• Tests equipment to ensure compliance with Florida Statutes.
• Issues stop-operation orders.
• Conducts re-inspections.
• Creates invoices and collects fees from companies.
• Completes inspection documentation.
• Verifies proper insurance and affidavit coverage for companies.
• Reviews, investigates and prepares documentation for accident reports.

• Educates new companies of Florida inspection laws, rules, regulations and procedures.
• Submits travel documentation and expenses incurred for reimbursement.
• Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of techniques and equipment needed for amusement device/attraction set-up, maintenance and operation.
• Knowledge of applicable safety requirements and terminology used in the amusement device/attraction industry.
• Knowledge of basic principles of power (electrical and hydraulic), mechanical motion, structural assembly, stress and fatigue.
• Knowledge of basic principles of electrical, mechanical and structural operation and stress testing and analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and understand fabrication and assembly drawings, manufacturer's equipment specifications and operation and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to conduct amusement device/attraction inspection.
• Ability to lift and carry up to forty pounds.
• 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.
• Ability to work at heights of upwards to forty feet.
• Skill in the use of equipment needed to conduct amusement device/attraction inspections.

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.