FORESTER - 42002331

State of Florida

33d • $51,000 - $62,000

About The Position

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

OPEN COMPETETIVE OPPORTUNTY

Provides technical assistance to private forest landowners in management of timberland to maximize profits and sustained yield; provides advice on timber marking and volume estimation and the sale of forest products. Provides technical assistance in implementation of federal cost-share programs, site preparation and tree planting procedures, investment analysis, timber stand improvement methods, diagnosis of forest insect and disease outbreaks and other related forest factors. Responds to homeowners’ requests for analysis of shade tree and ornamental tree diseases and provides information on methods of prevention and control.

Assists with state forest activities such as prescribed burning and evaluation, timber marking and inventory, treatment of non-native invasive species, photographic monitoring, imperiled species monitoring and management, boundary maintenance.

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 regulations.

Provides technical assistance to county commissions, municipalities, county and city agencies, and other public land managers for forestry related issues as requested.

Utilizes mass media systems such as newspapers, radio and television to keep the public informed of developments in the forestry and conservation fields. Provides forest landowners and local schools with information and assistance pertinent to environmental education through workshops and instruction at environmental education centers.

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

The Following Special Benefits for this Position Include

Annual Uniform Allotment
Annual Boot Allotment

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

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 (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
Flexible Spending Accounts;
Tuition waivers;
And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

Requirements

• A bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Forestry or a related field from a Society of American Foresters accredited college or university; or
• Anticipated receipt of a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Forestry or a related field from a Society of American Foresters accredited college or university within six (6) months of the closing date of this advertisement.
• NOTE: Applicants in this category will not be appointed until they have acquired and provide final proof of receiving the required degree.
• A bachelor’s and/or master’s degrees in Forestry or a related field obtained outside the United States must either: 1) be obtained from a Society of American Foresters accredited college or university; or 2) curriculum must include at least two (2) of the following four (4) courses: Silviculture, Dendrology, Forest Mensuration or Forest Management.
• NOTE: Applicants will provide an academic equivalency evaluation obtained in the United States showing the required courses.
• NOTE: ALL POSITIONS WITHIN THIS CLASS REQUIRE POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER LICENSE.
• Occasional to moderate travel required.
• Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.
• Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance to private forest landowners in management of timberland to maximize profits and sustained yield; provides advice on timber marking and volume estimation and the sale of forest products.
• Provides technical assistance in implementation of federal cost-share programs, site preparation and tree planting procedures, investment analysis, timber stand improvement methods, diagnosis of forest insect and disease outbreaks and other related forest factors.
• Responds to homeowners’ requests for analysis of shade tree and ornamental tree diseases and provides information on methods of prevention and control.
• Assists with state forest activities such as prescribed burning and evaluation, timber marking and inventory, treatment of non-native invasive species, photographic monitoring, imperiled species monitoring and management, boundary maintenance.
• 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 regulations.
• Provides technical assistance to county commissions, municipalities, county and city agencies, and other public land managers for forestry related issues as requested.
• Utilizes mass media systems such as newspapers, radio and television to keep the public informed of developments in the forestry and conservation fields.
• Provides forest landowners and local schools with information and assistance pertinent to environmental education through workshops and instruction at environmental education centers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, which may include the handling of revenue.

Benefits

• 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
• Annual Uniform Allotment
• Annual Boot Allotment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees