FOREST AREA SUPERVISOR - 42002564 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

State of Florida•Starke, FL

About The Position

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY--ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES WILL BE CONSIDERED. The incumbent in this position is required to be fire certified as a forestry firefighter under Chapter 633, F.S., and at any time may be required to perform the tasks of a Certified Wildland Firefighter in accordance with Florida Forest Service (FFS) Policy and Procedure 225.00, Appendix B. Successfully completes all training requirements for the position within the time period designated by immediate supervisor and in accordance with the established training performance standards. Personnel responsibilities include personnel recruitment, work scheduling, administering supervision/discipline, training, employee performance appraisals and maintaining related documentation. Assigned personnel are trained and utilized to accomplish overall responsibilities of the position. Acts as Officer in Charge on a rotating basis with other Forest Area Supervisors and Operations Administrator. Integrates the Incident Command System on all incidents to the level necessary. Responsible for developing and carrying out an active fire control and prevention program for the geographic area of responsibility. This includes coordination and supervision of forest fire detection, suppression and pre-suppression activities. Sets program work goals for fire control related areas and carries out completion, which includes reporting results to affected County Commissions and municipalities. Responsible for first line enforcement of applicable fire and timber products laws and for upkeep and emergency response status of all FFS owned fire equipment in area of responsibility. Responsible for the safety of supervised personnel. Administers open burning program in the area of operation. Responsible for carrying out present and long-range State Lands Management Plans. Supervises personnel in the fire control and prevention activities on state lands along with maintaining the lands for public use. Incumbent is expected to cooperate in the development and implementation of annual operational plans for FFS managed lands within assigned geographic area of responsibility. Operational responsibilities include, but are not limited to, planning and implementing prescribed burning operations, road and culvert maintenance, construction and maintenance of fixed facilities and recreational areas and other operational projects as assigned. Responsible for training assigned personnel in areas of fire control, forest management and state lands management. Coordinates training programs for fire departments, forest landowners and related state and federal agencies. Supervises maintenance and construction of FFS-owned facilities, including houses, towers, offices, maintenance shops, etc. Maintains contacts with public and governmental leaders, forest industry personnel and law enforcement agencies to insure input on key issues relating to forestry and FFS services. Responsible for preparing anticipated budget requests, administering approved funds and budget status reporting. Responsible and accountable for managing budget/dollars/resources (staff, vehicle, computers, cell phones, etc.) of any assigned programs in an efficient and accountable manner. Responsible for ensuring that assigned program areas have operational procedures and processes which result in accountability and compliance with FFS and department policies and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

A high school diploma or its equivalent and six (6) years of experience in Forestry experience; or
A bachelor’s degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university with major course of study in Forestry and two (2) years of Forestry experience; or
A master’s degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in Forestry and one (1) year of Forestry experience.
Florida Statute 633 requirements must be met:
Be a high school graduate or the equivalent, as the term may be determined by the Division of State Fire Marshal of the Department of Financial Services, and at least 18 years of age.
Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor relating to the certification or to perjury or false statements, or a felony or a crime punishable by imprisonment of 1 year or more under the law of the United States or any state thereof or under the law of any other country, or dishonorably discharged from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
Submit a fingerprint card to the division with a current processing fee.
Have a good moral character as determined by investigation under procedure established by the division.
Be in good physical condition as determined by a medical examination as prescribed by the division.
Be a non-user of tobacco or tobacco products for at least one (1) year immediately preceding application, as evidenced by the sworn affidavit of the applicant.
NOTE: ALL POSITIONS WITHIN THIS CLASS REQUIRE POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER LICENSE.
Florida Statute 633 requires that any person employed in this class obtain a Certificate of Compliance which includes, in addition to the above requirements, satisfactory completion of a fire fighter training program approved by the Division. No employee shall obtain permanent status unless the Certificate is received.
Certificate of Compliance as a Firefighter.
Occasional to moderate travel required.
Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.
The incumbent must live within thirty (30) miles of the assigned headquarters located at 4980 SR 16 West, Starke, Florida, throughout employment in this position.
Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
On Call

Responsibilities

Be fire certified as a forestry firefighter under Chapter 633, F.S., and at any time may be required to perform the tasks of a Certified Wildland Firefighter in accordance with Florida Forest Service (FFS) Policy and Procedure 225.00, Appendix B.
Successfully completes all training requirements for the position within the time period designated by immediate supervisor and in accordance with the established training performance standards.
Personnel responsibilities include personnel recruitment, work scheduling, administering supervision/discipline, training, employee performance appraisals and maintaining related documentation.
Acts as Officer in Charge on a rotating basis with other Forest Area Supervisors and Operations Administrator.
Integrates the Incident Command System on all incidents to the level necessary.
Responsible for developing and carrying out an active fire control and prevention program for the geographic area of responsibility.
Responsible for first line enforcement of applicable fire and timber products laws and for upkeep and emergency response status of all FFS owned fire equipment in area of responsibility.
Responsible for the safety of supervised personnel.
Administers open burning program in the area of operation.
Responsible for carrying out present and long-range State Lands Management Plans.
Supervises personnel in the fire control and prevention activities on state lands along with maintaining the lands for public use.
Expected to cooperate in the development and implementation of annual operational plans for FFS managed lands within assigned geographic area of responsibility.
Operational responsibilities include, but are not limited to, planning and implementing prescribed burning operations, road and culvert maintenance, construction and maintenance of fixed facilities and recreational areas and other operational projects as assigned.
Responsible for training assigned personnel in areas of fire control, forest management and state lands management.
Coordinates training programs for fire departments, forest landowners and related state and federal agencies.
Supervises maintenance and construction of FFS-owned facilities, including houses, towers, offices, maintenance shops, etc.
Maintains contacts with public and governmental leaders, forest industry personnel and law enforcement agencies to insure input on key issues relating to forestry and FFS services.
Responsible for preparing anticipated budget requests, administering approved funds and budget status reporting.
Responsible and accountable for managing budget/dollars/resources (staff, vehicle, computers, cell phones, etc.) of any assigned programs in an efficient and accountable manner.
Responsible for ensuring that assigned program areas have operational procedures and processes which result in accountability and compliance with FFS and department policies and procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

State of Florida Special Risk Retirement package
Annual Uniform Allotment
Annual Boot Allotment
Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts;
Tuition waivers;

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