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Now Hiring an Agriculture & Consumer Protection Supervisor- OPS
Contact Information
Michelle Smith
(850) 410-0933
The primary duties and responsibilities of this position include:
- Responsibilities of this position are to plan and direct the day-to-day activities of ACP Specialist within their span of control.
- Conducts emergency preparedness, emergency management and emergency response involving animal related issues.
- Position will take active role within the division incident management team during emergency response activities.
- Responsible for ensuring direct reports fully understand emergency response goals and objectives to effectively conduct animal disease surveillance, emergency response and eradication methods to preserve Florida’s animal agriculture industry.
- Participates in recruitment, selection, training and development of field staff.
- Establishes and maintains proper biosecurity protocols during the animal disease response.
- Coordinates regulatory activities with other bureaus within the division, other divisions within the department and with United States Department of Agriculture/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service/Veterinary Services (USDA/APHIS/VS). Coordinates workload and activities with the supervising veterinary medical officer.
- Residential requirements for this position are the following: (Polk) county.
- Depending on the county of residence, headquarters will be located at:
- 170 Century Blvd. Bartow, FL 33830
Working for the State of Florida as an OPS employee is more than just a paycheck.
- Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements);
- Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com;
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). For more information visit Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan (Does not apply to previous FRS Retirees);
- Flexible Spending Accounts;
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com;
Position will be assigned a take home state issued vehicle.
Please apply online no later than 08/14/2026
AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER PROTECT SUPV – OPS – 42903097 Job Details | State of Florida
Reference Number (42903097)
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ADA EMPLOYER
To apply for this job please visit jobs.myflorida.com.
