SENIOR FORESTER - 42002636

State of Florida • Palm Coast, FL

6d • $56,049 - $66,950

About The Position

This position’s headquarters is negotiable between Flagler and St. Johns County.

Provides forest management technical assistance to rural private forest landowners to achieve the goals of the landowner, including timber revenue, sustained yield, ecological management, and wildlife management; provides advice on timber marking and the sale of forest products; provides technical assistance in implementation and verification of state and federal cost-share programs, site preparation, proper tree selection and tree planting procedures, timber stand improvement methods, and diagnosis of forest insect and disease outbreaks; prepares Stewardship and other management plans, assists with the planning and delivery of landowner services including fire line installation and Rx burning. Provides technical assistance to county commissions, municipalities and other county and city agencies for UCF grants, Tree City USA designations, and the development of management plans and other forestry/urban forestry related needs. Responds to homeowner requests for analysis of shade tree and ornamental tree diseases and provides information on methods of prevention and control.

Utilizes mass media systems such as newspapers, radio and television to keep the public informed of developments in the forestry and conservation fields. Conducts forest management technical information and education workshops for private forest landowners. Provides local schools and community groups with information and assistance pertinent to environmental education, participates in local, regional, and state FFA instruction and competition, and Arbor Day events as required.

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 and other county and city agencies in the development and implementation of effective environment studies and practices relating to land-use planning, zoning and development. This includes conservation and environmental planning, recreation and open-space planning, zoning variances relating to vegetation, drafting of ordinances relative to tree protection, landscaping, reclamation and preservation of natural areas, and the establishment of conservation and scenic easements to preserve natural amenities.

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

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree with a major in Forestry or related field from a Society of American Foresters accredited college or university and two (2) years of professional forestry or natural resource experience; or
• A master’s degree with a major in Forestry or a related field from a Society of American Foresters accredited college or university and one (1) year of professional forestry or natural resource experience.
• A bachelor’s and/or master’s degree 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 in addition to the applicable required experience above; or 2) curriculum must include at least two (2) of the following four (4) courses: Silviculture, Dendrology, Forest Mensuration or Forest Management in addition to the applicable required experience listed above.
• NOTE: ALL POSITIONS WITHIN THIS CLASS REQUIRE POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER LICENSE.

Responsibilities

• Provides forest management technical assistance to rural private forest landowners to achieve the goals of the landowner, including timber revenue, sustained yield, ecological management, and wildlife management
• Provides advice on timber marking and the sale of forest products
• Provides technical assistance in implementation and verification of state and federal cost-share programs, site preparation, proper tree selection and tree planting procedures, timber stand improvement methods, and diagnosis of forest insect and disease outbreaks
• Prepares Stewardship and other management plans
• Assists with the planning and delivery of landowner services including fire line installation and Rx burning
• Provides technical assistance to county commissions, municipalities and other county and city agencies for UCF grants, Tree City USA designations, and the development of management plans and other forestry/urban forestry related needs
• Responds to homeowner requests for analysis of shade tree and ornamental tree diseases and provides information on methods of prevention and control
• Utilizes mass media systems such as newspapers, radio and television to keep the public informed of developments in the forestry and conservation fields
• Conducts forest management technical information and education workshops for private forest landowners
• Provides local schools and community groups with information and assistance pertinent to environmental education, participates in local, regional, and state FFA instruction and competition, and Arbor Day events as required
• 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 and other county and city agencies in the development and implementation of effective environment studies and practices relating to land-use planning, zoning and development
• Performs other related work 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;

What This Job Offers

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