Deadline: Tue, 12/27/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Florida Location Detail: Tallahassee Job Description: Administration and coordination of the State Forest GIS geodatabase which includes the timber management data model and other highly technical specialized forest management computer programs. This includes the utilization of growth and yield software and other data modeling software to provide the Florida Forest Service with timber harvest projections and appropriate scheduling of other timber stand management activities. Assists the various field units with timber stand inventory technical guidance and oversight to ensure that the timber stand inventory data is collected accurately, correctly, and updated annually per the outlined standards in the Florida Forest Service State Forest Handbook. Works with field personnel to support the Forest Inventory and Sustainability System (FISS) for forest inventory, timber sales and reforestation projects. Provides technical assistance to the FISS contract manager and contractor. Conducts field visits to state forests annually to review forest inventory data collection activities, conduct individual cruiser check plots, and provide technical direction as needed. Technical direction includes training and support of cruisers and check cruisers. Provides support for wildfires and other natural disasters as directed. Performs related duties as required. Qualifications: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Forestry or related field and two (2) years of professional experience in forestry; or A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Forestry or related field and one (1) year of professional experience in forestry; or An associate’s degree in Forestry or related and four (4) years of professional experience in forestry. Professional experience in forestry can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education. Requires possession of a valid driver license. Miscellaneous: ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional to moderate travel required. Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed. Salary: Salary: $43,151.19 - $60,000.20 Benefits: 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. How to Apply: Apply on PeopleFirst at https://jobs.myflorida.com/Agriculture%20and%20Consumer%20/job/TALLAHASSEE-ENVIRONMENTAL-SPECIALIST-III-42000621-FL-32301/953370900/
