Forest Fire Ranger: Field Forester & Wildfire Prevention

State of Florida; Perry (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State of Florida Special Risk Retiree

Annual Uniform Allotment

Annual Boot Allotment

Annual and Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking candidates for a position requiring wildfire prevention and suppression skills. As part of the Florida Forest Service, this role involves operating firefighting equipment and providing technical forestry services.

Benefits include a competitive salary and health insurance options. Candidates must be high school graduates and possess good moral character, with additional training or licensing required post-hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years required.
• No serious criminal convictions.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must obtain Class A CDL within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Prevent, detect, suppress wildfires.
• Operate and maintain firefighting equipment.
• Provide forestry education to the public.
• Assist in public lands management activities.

Skills

Good moral character

Physical fitness

Firefighter training

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Fire suppression equipment

Bulldozers

Road graders

Job description

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking candidates for a position requiring wildfire prevention and suppression skills. As part of the Florida Forest Service, this role involves operating firefighting equipment and providing technical forestry services.

Benefits include a competitive salary and health insurance options. Candidates must be high school graduates and possess good moral character, with additional training or licensing required post-hire.