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Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services Working Title: LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS INSPECTOR - 42000025 Position Number: 42000025 Salary: $33,823.24 - $43,000.04 Posting Closing Date: 05/03/2024 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Inspector Bureau of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Inspection OPEN COMPETITIVE CONTACT: David Roberts, (850) 617-7810 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A high school diploma or its equivalent and two years of experience in liquefied petroleum gas work; or completion of a vocational/technical training program in LP gas and one year of experience in LP gas work. Possession of a valid driver license. ATTENTION CANDIDATES To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: We require a completed application be submitted through the People First System. This can be done through www.myflorida.com/careers. Select "External Applicant" from the menu to apply. Your application must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date indicated above. FDACS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace. DUTIES: This is a field position responsible for performing inspections of LP gas facilities to ensure compliance with Chapter 527, Florida Statutes and Rule 69A-12, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). Inspects LP gas operations for compliance with applicable laws and rules, including storage, handling, transportation, installation, and venting of LP gas. Conducts investigations of complaints and accidents involving LP gas. Prepares inspection reports and other required documentation. Provides technical assistance and information to the public, LP gas industry, and other agencies regarding LP gas safety. Participates in educational and training programs related to LP gas safety. Responds to emergency situations involving LP gas. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of LP gas codes, standards, and regulations. Skill in conducting inspections and investigations. Ability to interpret and apply LP gas codes, standards, and regulations. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to use computers and related software. 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. However, applicants claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) at the time of application. All documentation is normally required to be submitted, without exception, to be eligible for veterans’ preference. NOTE: All fields above are required to be answered completely. OPEN COMPETITIVE.