FOREST RANGER - 42002859

State of Florida; Sebring (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Forest Service in Sebring, FL seeks a candidate who can obtain a Class B CDL within three months and is prepared to respond to emergencies during disasters. The role requires occasional travel and living within 30 miles of the Sebring headquarters.

The position is part of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, supporting forestry operations, fire prevention, and incident response. A high school diploma and clean background are required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent and at least 18 years old.
• Not have been convicted of disqualifying offenses as described in statute and guidelines.
• Submit a fingerprint card with a processing fee.
• Must have good moral character as determined by investigation.
• Be in good physical condition per requirements including NFPA 1582.
• Must be a non-user of tobacco for at least one year prior to application.

Responsibilities

• Occasional to moderate travel required.
• Position may respond to emergencies including natural disasters or other incidents requiring travel.
• Incumbent must live within 30 miles of the headquarters in Sebring, FL.
• Certificate of Compliance with Florida Statute 633 may be required; CDL training and cost assistance provided by agency.

Skills

Moral character

No tobacco use

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Requisition No:883360

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREAND CONSUMER SERVICES

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

In accordance with Florida Statute 633, any person employed in this class must:

• Be a high school graduate or the equivalent, as the term may be determined by the Division of State Fire Marshal of the Department of Financial Services, and at least 18 years of age.
• Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor relating to the certification or to perjury or false statements, or a felony or a crime punishable by imprisonment of 1 year or more under the law of the United States or any state thereof or under the law of any other country, or dishonorably discharged from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. "Convicted" means a finding of guilt or the acceptance of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, in any federal or state court or a court in any other country, without regard to whether a judgment of conviction has been entered by the court having jurisdiction of the case.
• Submit a fingerprint card to the division with a current processing fee. The fingerprint card will be forwarded to the Department of Law Enforcement and/or the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
• Have a good moral character as determined by investigation under procedure established by the division.
• Be in good physical condition as determined by a medical examination as prescribed by the division. Such examination may include, but need not be limited to, provisions of the National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet 1582.
• Be a non-user of tobacco or tobacco products for at least one (1) year immediately preceding application, as evidenced by the sworn affidavit of the applicant.

NOTE: ALL POSITIONS WITHIN THIS CLASS REQUIRE POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER LICENSE.

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

• 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:

The incumbent must obtain a Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) within three (3) months of appointment. The Florida Forest Service will cover the majority of the cost associated with attaining the required CDL training and the initial CDL test when administered at an agency authorized CDL training center.

Occasional to moderate travel required.

Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.

The incumbent must live within 30 miles of the headquarters, which is located at 8038 CR 17 South, Sebring, Florida, throughout employment in this position.

Certificate of Compliance as Firefighter.

Florida Statute 633 requires that any person employed in this class obtain a Certificate of Compliance which includes, in addition to the above requirements, satisfactory completion of