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LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS INSPECTOR Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Standards OPEN UNTIL FILLED CONTACT: Tonjia Grimball, (850) 617-7983 FOR BENEFITS INFORMATION, VISIT: www.mybenefits.myflorida.com ANTICIPATED STARTING SALARY: $37,304.46 - $44,000.00 annually POSITION LOCATION: Region 3 The counties in Region 3 are: Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Citrus, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Lafayette, Lake, Levy, Marion, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, Sumter, Suwannee, Union and Volusia. Four Creek State Forest 4300 County Road 108 Hilliard, FL 32046 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a field position responsible for traveling to assigned businesses/locations in a state vehicle performing safety inspections of Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gas facilities and equipment. Inspects LP gas facilities and equipment for compliance with applicable laws, rules and standards. Documents inspections by preparing inspection reports, warning notices, and other compliance documents. Properly maintains and operates assigned state vehicle and equipment. Investigates consumer complaints by interviewing involved parties, inspecting equipment and facilities, and taking appropriate action according to applicable rules and laws. Prepares cases for administrative and civil action; provides technical assistance to industry and the public; enforces compliance with applicable laws and rules; testifies at administrative hearings and in court. Reviews construction plans and specifications for LP gas installations to determine compliance with applicable codes and standards. Provides information, training and assistance to other agency personnel, industry representatives and the public. Responds to LP gas emergencies, provides assistance to local emergency response personnel and performs other work as required. Performs other duties as required. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A high school diploma or its equivalent and two years of experience in LP gas code enforcement, LP gas installation, LP gas sales, or LP gas delivery. Possession of a valid driver license. Must obtain certification as an LP Gas Inspector from the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board in accordance with Chapter 468, Part XII, Florida Statutes, within one year of employment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of LP gas codes, standards and safe practices and procedures. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, laws and regulations. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to work independently. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. 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. Candidates 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 contingent upon agency verification. NOTES: Successful applicant must pass both drug and background screenings as a condition of employment. Only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.