FORESTER - 42004740

State of Florida

3d • $51,000 - $62,000

About The Position

The incumbent of this position is responsible for a variety of technical forestry, fire and resource management programs on the Pine Log State Forest, Point Washington State Forest and Sandy Creek State Forest located in the Chipola Forestry Center.

Responsible for the technical forestry work on the Pine Log State Forest. This includes timber marking and volume estimation and the sale of forest products. Provides technical assistance in planning for multiple use of the forest and ensures that multiple use management is practiced; prepares stands for contract tree planting; prepares contracts for harvesting forest products, for tree planting and other contract services.

Provides technical assistance in developing prescribed burn prescriptions and smoke screen plans; evaluates areas to be burned prior to burn and after burn to ensure that sound forest management objectives are met; participates in prescribed burns, secures the necessary training to conduct and participate in prescribed burning. Maintains prescribed burning records and evaluations.

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.

Utilizes mass media systems such as newspaper, radio, television and public presentations to keep the public informed of developments on the Pine Log State Forest. Provides local schools with information and conducts periodic field trips for environmental education. Coordinate local volunteer groups to perform work projects on trails and other projects on the State Forest.

Provides assistance in preparing anticipated budget requests, administering approved funds and preparing budget status reports. Maintains state forest files, correspondences, time sheets, expense accounts and other office records.

Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s (4 years) and/or master’s (6 years) 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.
• 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.
• ALL POSITIONS WITHIN THIS CLASS REQUIRE POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER LICENSE.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the technical forestry work on the Pine Log State Forest. This includes timber marking and volume estimation and the sale of forest products.
• Provides technical assistance in planning for multiple use of the forest and ensures that multiple use management is practiced
• Prepares stands for contract tree planting; prepares contracts for harvesting forest products, for tree planting and other contract services.
• Provides technical assistance in developing prescribed burn prescriptions and smoke screen plans
• Evaluates areas to be burned prior to burn and after burn to ensure that sound forest management objectives are met
• Participates in prescribed burns, secures the necessary training to conduct and participate in prescribed burning. Maintains prescribed burning records and evaluations.
• 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.
• Utilizes mass media systems such as newspaper, radio, television and public presentations to keep the public informed of developments on the Pine Log State Forest.
• Provides local schools with information and conducts periodic field trips for environmental education.
• Coordinate local volunteer groups to perform work projects on trails and other projects on the State Forest.
• Provides assistance in preparing anticipated budget requests, administering approved funds and preparing budget status reports.
• Maintains state forest files, correspondences, time sheets, expense accounts and other office records.
• Performs other related duties as required.

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;

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level