FOREST AREA SUPERVISOR - 42002930 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

State of Florida • Pine Manor, FL

21h • $56,859 - $76,888 • Onsite

About The Position

The Forest Area Supervisor works for the Florida Forest Service in an assigned geographic area and is responsible for fire control and prevention, forestry operations, personnel, budgets, equipment, facilities, and public and agency relationships. The position requires fire certification as a forestry firefighter under Chapter 633, Florida Statutes. The incumbent may be required to perform Certified Wildland Firefighter duties and respond to emergencies, including natural disasters. The supervisor serves as Officer in Charge on a rotating basis and integrates the Incident Command System as needed.

The position is based at the assigned headquarters at 10941 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers, Florida. The incumbent must live within 30 miles of that headquarters throughout employment. Occasional to moderate travel is required, and the position is on call.

This is an internal agency opportunity; only current employees of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will be considered. The position offers a State of Florida Special Risk Retirement package, annual uniform and boot allotments, and state employee benefits.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following education and forestry-experience combinations: high school diploma or equivalent and six years of forestry experience; a bachelor's degree with a major in forestry or a related field and two years of forestry experience; or a master's degree with a major in forestry or a related field and one year of forestry experience.
• Possess a valid driver license.
• Meet Florida Statute 633 requirements: be a high school graduate or equivalent and at least 18 years old; satisfy the statute's criminal-history and discharge restrictions; submit a fingerprint card and processing fee; have good moral character as determined by investigation; be in good physical condition as determined by medical examination; and have been a non-user of tobacco or tobacco products for at least one year immediately preceding application, documented by sworn affidavit.
• Obtain a Certificate of Compliance, including satisfactory completion of a Division-approved firefighter training program. Permanent status requires receipt of the certificate.
• Be fire certified as a forestry firefighter under Chapter 633, Florida Statutes.
• Live within 30 miles of the assigned headquarters at 10941 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers, Florida, throughout employment.
• Pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
• Complete all position training requirements within the time period designated by the immediate supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, schedule, supervise, train, and evaluate personnel; administer discipline and maintain related documentation.
• Serve as Officer in Charge on a rotating basis and participate on the local overhead team, using the Incident Command System at the level required for incidents.
• Develop and carry out an active fire control and prevention program for the assigned geographic area.
• Coordinate and supervise forest fire detection, suppression, and pre-suppression activities, and help train rural fire departments.
• Set fire-control program work goals, oversee their completion, and report results to affected county commissions and municipalities.
• Enforce applicable fire and timber products laws as a first-line responsibility.
• Maintain FFS-owned fire equipment and its emergency-response readiness, and ensure the safety of supervised personnel.
• Administer the open burning program in the area of operation.
• Assist the Senior Forester with long-term forest management, including urban forestry, for the assigned area.
• Maintain regular contact with private forest landowners, industry, and public agency representatives to support woodland utilization and green space.
• Supervise field work involving woodland inspections and silvicultural recommendations, timber harvesting and marketing assistance, reforestation, prescribed burning, insect and disease recognition and control advice, and forest products utilization assistance.
• Prepare anticipated budget requests, administer approved funds, and report budget status.
• Supervise maintenance and construction of FFS-owned facilities, including houses, towers, offices, and maintenance shops.
• Maintain contacts with public and governmental leaders, forestry industry personnel, and law enforcement agencies on forestry and division-service issues.
• Manage assigned program budgets, staff, vehicles, computers, phones, and other resources efficiently and accountably.
• Ensure assigned program areas have operational procedures and processes that provide accountability and comply with FFS and department policies and procedures.
• Assist with activities on state lands within the Caloosahatchee Forestry Center.
• Complete position training requirements within the supervisor-designated period and established performance standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• State of Florida Special Risk Retirement package
• Annual uniform allotment
• Annual boot allotment
• Annual and sick leave
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year
• State Group Insurance options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Retirement plan options with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED