Forester (Forester)

  State of Florida

  Naples, Florida, United States

FORESTER - 42000726

Requisition No: 18510 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: FORESTER - 42000726

Position Number: 42000726 

Salary:  $30,988.62 - $37,186.50 

Posting Closing Date: 10/31/2017 

FORESTER

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in forestry or related field. Course work must include the following four (4) courses: Silviculture, Dendrology, Forest Mensuration and Forest Management; or

Receipt of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in forestry or related field within six (6) months of the closing date of this advertisement. Course work must include the following four (4) courses: Silviculture, Dendrology, Forest Mensuration and Forest Management.

Requires possession of a valid Class E Driver License.

***Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile.  Work history, hours
worked and education are required to qualify for this position.  Responses to
Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.  Resumes and
other documentation can be attached to provide additional information.***

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:

Occasional to moderate travel required. Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.

NOTES:

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

The anticipated hiring salary for this position is $30,988.62 annually.

JOB DUTIES:

This is a technically demanding professional administrative position responsible for developing, directing, and coordinating the multiple use management and recreational plan on the Picayune Strand State Forest. 

Responsible for developing and implementing the Management plan on Picayune Strand State Forest.  This includes such things as supervision of forest inventory (including rare, threatened and endangered plant and animal species), timber sales, road maintenance and repairs and establishment of recreational sites. 

Responsible for holding public workshops and working with local agencies (Department of Environmental Protection, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Fresh Water Fish and Game Commission, National Park Service and police agencies) to ensure cooperative efforts and input into the management of the forest.

Provides wildfire and emergency response support as directed.  Assists in the development of smoke management, wildfire prevention, prescribed fire, pre-suppression burning plans and hazardous fuels mitigation.  Assists in the enforcement of Florida’s open burning laws and regulation. 

Responsible for the budgetary control of Picayune Strand State Forest.  This includes annual budget, budget preparation, preparing contracts for service, handling timber sale receipts, purchasing supplies and general budgetary responsibilities.

Responsible for keeping abreast and knowledge of forestry topics, research, endangered species laws, and ecosystem management techniques.

Performs other related work as assigned, which may include the handling of revenue.

THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS ARE INCLUDED:

• State of Florida Retirement package
• 10 Paid Holidays annually
• 104 Hours of Paid Annual Leave annually
• 104 Hours of Paid Sick Leave annually
• Health insurance - State covers the majority of health insurance premiums for Individual & Family coverage
• Life insurance
• Additional supplemental insurances available such as dental, vision, etc.
• Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts available
• Tax deferred savings program available through payroll deduction
• Uniforms provided at no cost
• Annual boot purchase allotment

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

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