Deadline: Wed, 02/08/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Florida Location Detail: Milton Job Description: Responsible for cruising timber for sales and inventory as directed verbally or in writing. Cruising includes plot sampling, timber marking or other methods approved by the Florida Forest Service (FFS). Maintain all records and documentation associated with data collection. Perform normal work associated with forest technician responsibilities including assisting foresters with the analysis of volume measurements using a computer and data recorder. Inspect and monitor logging operations to ensure compliance by contractors. Perform site preparation and tree seedling planting or natural regeneration inspections and monitoring to ensure compliance by contractors, as appropriate. Perform state forest boundary maintenance. Assist forester with miscellaneous field data collection. Maintain assigned equipment such as vehicles, marking guns and technical forestry equipment. Perform other related work as assigned. Qualifications: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A high school diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of experience in forest management, i.e., prescribed fire, timber marking, timber sales, forest inventory, dendrology, etc.; or A one (1) year certificate in Forestry from an accredited college or university with coursework in both Dendrology and Silviculture (a transcript will need to be provided to verify the required courses have been completed) and six (6) months of experience in forest management, i.e. prescribed fire, timber marking, timber sales, forest inventory, dendrology, etc.; or An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Forestry with coursework in both Dendrology and Silviculture (a transcript will need to be provided to verify the required courses have been completed). Requires possession of a valid driver license. ***ATTENTION CANDIDATES*** To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile). Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position. Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional to moderate travel required. Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed. Salary: $31,200.00 - $37,440.00 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: Please visit: FORESTRY TECHNICIAN - 42003151 (myflorida.com)
