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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Agency:
Agriculture and Consumer Services
Requisition No: 868137

• A bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Forestry or a related field from a Society of American Foresters accredited college or university; or anticipated receipt of a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Forestry or a related field from a Society of American Foresters accredited college or university within six (6) months of the closing date of this advertisement.
• Applicants must provide final proof of receiving the required degree.
• A bachelor’s and/or master’s degrees in Forestry or a related field obtained outside the United States must either:
  • be obtained from a Society of American Foresters accredited college or university; or
  • the curriculum must include at least two (2) of the following four (4) courses:
    Silviculture, Dendrology, Forest Mensuration or Forest Management.
• Applicants will provide an academic equivalency evaluation obtained in the United States showing the required courses.
• All positions within this class require possession of a valid driver license.

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed; a resume is not a substitution for the required profile information.
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor and formal education fields must be filled to determine qualifications.
• 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.

• Occasional to moderate travel required.
• Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other incidents requiring travel, as needed.

This highly technical position is responsible for a variety of forestry-related programs on the state forest. The incumbent manages timberlands for maximum profits and sustained yield, balances environmental concerns, and provides technical assistance in planning for multiple-use of the forest.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing technical forestry assistance for timber marking and volume estimation, contract preparation and oversight.
• Developing prescribed burning plans to ensure minimum smoke impact and maximum resource use.
• Participating in burns conducted by helicopter and by hand, and securing necessary training for safe prescribed burning.
• Providing wildfire and emergency response support, smoke management, and enforcement of Florida’s open burning laws and regulations.
• Utilizing mass media systems to inform the public and conducting environmental education field trips for local schools.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

• Annual Uniform Allotment
• Annual Boot Allotment

Working for the State of Florida offers a highly competitive benefits package, including annual and sick leave, nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year, state group insurance coverage options, and a retirement plan with employer contributions.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a drug‑free workplace; all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Florida statutes.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, veterans­eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for this vacancy and are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference documentation must be attached with each submission and is due by the closing of the announcement.

For assistance or to apply, call the People First Service Center at  Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern time.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an affirmative action employer. Racial, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status are protected under state, federal, and local laws. The State of Florida does not discriminate on the basis of, or provide notices, or do not provide or speak about, any compensation or citizenship or any notice or other But the State does not offer any Test.

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