Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) announced it will be hosting a job fair — originally scheduled for September 29th, postponed due to Hurricane Ian — on Thursday, October 13th. FDACS offers a wide variety of employment opportunities all across the state, from consumer and environmental protection to promoting Florida’s vast agriculture industry.
“Now more than ever, we need people at FDACS with different areas of expertise, interest, and skillsets, fostering a diverse workforce that positively impacts our state year-round and are ready to answer the call in the face of crisis,” said Commissioner Fried. “Home to 19 unique divisions, our department offers a variety of opportunities for many. I encourage all interested parties to attend our job fair next week to learn more about FDACS and the exciting openings we have available, as well as keeping an eye on our Employment Opportunities page for new postings.”
The job fair will be held Thursday, October 13th at 10AM at the Connor Building’s Eyster Auditorium in Tallahassee, Florida. For more details, the official event flyer can be found here.
Background: The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) supports and promotes Florida agriculture, protects the environment, safeguards consumers, and ensures the safety and wholesomeness of food. FDACS programs and activities are so varied and extensive, they touch the life of just about every Floridian. FDACS promotes Florida’s 300 agricultural commodities across America and around the world, manages over a million acres of state forest land for multiple uses, and helps farmers implement best management practices to conserve water and prevent water pollution. FDACS is the state’s clearinghouse for consumer concerns, the state’s lead agency for food safety, and home to the Florida Office of Energy. Click here for more information about FDACS’ work.
