Deadline: Fri, 11/04/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Florida Location Detail: Santa Rosa Beach Job Description: JOB DUTIES: 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 all other state forests and state lands located within the Chipola Forestry Center. Responsible for the technical forestry work on the Point Washington State Forest. This includes timber marking and volume estimation and the sale of forest products; providing technical assistance in planning for multiple use of the forest and ensuring that multiple use management is practiced; preparing stands for contract tree planting; preparing 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 Point Washington State Forest. Provides local schools with information and conducts periodic field trips for environmental education. Coordinates 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 sheet, expense accounts, and other office records. Performs other duties as assigned. Salary: The anticipated hiring salary for this position is $38,240.02 annually. Benefits: 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! How to Apply: FORESTER - 42003361 (myflorida.com)
