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FORESTRY OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR - 42005389 Date: Jun 13, 2024 Location: Barberville, FL, US, 32105 Apply now » Job Requisition: 77751 Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Internal Agency Employees Only FORESTRY OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR - 42005389 Salary: $47,473.32 - $55,000.08 This is an Internal Agency Opportunity; only current employees of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will be considered. Closing Date: June 27, 2024 Job Requisition ID: 77751 Anticipated Vacancy FORESTRY OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR – 42005389 State Forest Bureau OPEN COMPETITIVE CONTACT: Cindie Copeland (352) 732-1727 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of professional experience in forestry, parks and recreation, natural resources, business or public administration, or a related field; or A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in forestry, parks and recreation, natural resources, business or public administration, or a related field; or Six years of experience as described above; or Possession of a valid Florida Driver License. ATTENTION CANDIDATES To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: All fields on your profile must be completed. Work history, hours worked and formal education fields must be filled out to be considered in the selection process. Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in your profile. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a highly responsible professional position assisting the Forest Area Supervisor in planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the activities of a Forest Area within the State Forest Bureau. This position performs analytical and technical work to ensure the goals and objectives of the Forest Area work plan are accomplished. Provides assistance to the Forest Area Supervisor on developing and administering annual work plans. Assists in the prevention, detection, and suppression of wildland fires. Prepares and maintains fire reports relating to wildfires and prescribed burns. Maintains contacts with various cooperators for fire control, including the Florida Forest Service’s fire plow contractors, local Volunteer Fire Departments, and County Emergency Management Agencies, to ensure an effective fire control program. Provides instruction in fire suppression techniques to cooperators as directed. Supervises subordinates in wildfire suppression and prescribed burning activities. Coordinates timber sales, reforestation, and silvicultural activities. Ensures proper timber marking and sales administration. Assists with prescribed burning activities. Assists with forest management planning activities to provide for future silvicultural treatments. Supervises subordinate personnel in timber marking, reforestation and silvicultural activities. Administers assigned programs, i.e., timber, recreation, trails, land use, and maintenance programs. Ensures that programs are implemented in accordance with Bureau policies, procedures, and work plans. Assist in updating recreational and land use plans. Assists with implementing cooperative management agreements between the Florida Forest Service and the Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Recreation and Parks on State Forests that have parallel management agreements. May assist with reviewing management plans and provide comments to the Forest Area Supervisor. May assist with reviewing park work plans, and provide comments to the Forest Area Supervisor. Conducts forest management activities and/or assists other foresters which includes timber cruising, timber marking, sale preparation, sale administration, site preparation, tree planting, and timber stand improvement. Assists with natural resource management activities, including endangered species protection and exotic plant control. Supervises Bureau personnel as assigned ensuring that subordinates are properly trained. Communicates to subordinates the job expectations and responsibilities and appraises subordinates’ performance fairly and objectively. Counsels subordinates and recommends or initiates appropriate disciplinary action as needed. Approves leave requests and ensures subordinates comply with Bureau personnel guidelines. Ensures compliance with the agency’s purchasing procedures. Purchases supplies and equipment and ensures that purchases are properly approved and documented. Coordinates equipment and vehicle repair and maintenance. Prepares purchase orders and processes invoices. Maintains contacts with the public including homeowners, timber operators, and recreation users. Investigates vegetative complaints and issues appropriate warning tickets. Performs other related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of forest management practices. Knowledge of wildland fire suppression techniques. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to forestry and fire control programs. Ability to supervise personnel. Ability to perform physical labor, sometimes under adverse conditions. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to use a computer for word processing, data base management, and communications. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Skill in the use of fire suppression equipment and forestry equipment. SPECIAL NOTES: Responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the employment application. Candidates may be required to complete a written and/or skills-based assessment. NOTE: 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 and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made 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 Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for career service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Apply now »