Forester: Forest Management & Wildfire Response

Florida; Fellsmere (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Uniform Allotment

Annual Boot Allotment

Job summary

Florida Forest Service in Florida is seeking a qualified forester to manage Kissimmee Bend State Forest through planning, timber sales, and prescribed burning. The role requires SAF-accredited education in forestry or an equivalent, with an expected degree completion within six months of the closing date.

The position includes wildfire response duties, incident information support, and collaboration with state agencies on land-use planning and environmental practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s (4 years) and/or master’s (6 years) degree in forestry or related field from SAF-accredited college or university; or anticipated receipt within six months of closing date.
• If outside the United States, degree must come from SAF-accredited college or include two of: Silviculture, Dendrology, Forest Mensuration, Forest Management.
• Applicants must provide proof of the required degree; final appointment may be contingent on degree verification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, coordinate, and implement management plans on Kissimmee Bend State Forest, including timber sales, tree plantings, and prescribed burning.
• Assist in federal cost-share programs, tree planting, and related planning documents; manage wildland and urban interfaces as directed.
• Provide wildfire and emergency response support; act as information officer and coordinate media visits.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in forestry or related field

Master’s degree in forestry or related field

Job description

Florida Forest Service in Florida is seeking a qualified forester to manage Kissimmee Bend State Forest through planning, timber sales, and prescribed burning. The role requires SAF-accredited education in forestry or an equivalent, with an expected degree completion within six months of the closing date.

The position includes wildfire response duties, incident information support, and collaboration with state agencies on land-use planning and environmental practices.