GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 42005978 1
About The Position
The Florida Forest Service is seeking a Government Operations Consultant I to serve as the Chipola Forestry Center Recreation Coordinator. The position develops and implements an outdoor recreation program for lands managed by the Center, including assessing recreation feasibility, inventorying recreation resources, monitoring visitation, evaluating recreational land-use capacity, preparing recreation plans, and identifying alternative funding for projects. The role supports field staff with planning and developing recreational facilities, trails, and activities; conducts quality assurance inspections; assists with recreation training; and serves as the Center’s Volunteer Program Coordinator and Friends of Florida State Forests Liaison. It also coordinates public participation in land-use and recreation planning, conducts workshops, liaises with forest user groups, prepares public information and marketing materials, and oversees the Center’s online reservation system. The position also assists with planning, developing, and administering the Florida Forest Service’s State Forest Program, including management of timber, wildlife, protected species, archaeological and historic resources, and aquatic resources. It helps develop and monitor forest resource management plans. Other duties may be assigned, including handling revenue. Occasional to moderate travel is required, and the position may respond to emergencies requiring travel.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and six years of professional or nonprofessional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering, or administrative work; or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of professional experience in one of those areas.
- A master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required experience.
- Valid Class E driver license.
- Successful completion of a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement an outdoor recreation program for lands managed by the Chipola Forestry Center.
- Conduct on-site inspections to assess recreation feasibility on individual state forests.
- Inventory recreation resources and track and monitor public visitation on state forests.
- Determine the maximum recreational land-use pressure areas can tolerate without degradation.
- Develop outdoor recreation plans and secure alternative funding for recreational projects.
- Assist field staff in planning and developing outdoor recreation facilities, trails, and related activities.
- Conduct quality assurance inspections of recreation plan implementation and the operation and maintenance of facilities, trails, and programs.
- Assist with designing and implementing outdoor recreation training programs.
- Serve as the Center’s Volunteer Program Coordinator and Friends of Florida State Forests Liaison.
- Coordinate public participation in land-use and recreation planning projects, identify areas of concern, conduct public workshops, and liaise with forest user groups.
- Prepare public information and marketing materials, including brochures, map guides, newsletter articles, kiosk information, and road signs.
- Oversee the Center’s online reservation system.
- Assist with planning, developing, and administering the Florida Forest Service’s State Forest Program, including management of timber, wildlife, protected species, archaeological and historic resources, and aquatic resources.
- Assist in developing and monitoring forest resource management plans on state forests.
- Perform other assigned duties, including handling revenue.
- Travel occasionally to moderately and respond to emergencies that may require travel, as needed.
Benefits
- Annual uniform allotment
- Annual boot allotment
- Annual and sick leave
- Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year
- State group insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition waivers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
