Forester: Wildfire Response & Forest Management

Florida; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Uniform Allotment

Annual Boot Allotment

Job summary

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services – Florida Forest Service is seeking a qualified forester to manage Kissimmee Bend State Forest. Responsibilities include timber sales, tree plantings, prescribed burning, exotic species control, and coordinating community education and outreach.

The position also provides wildfire and emergency response support and serves as a media information contact during incidents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s (4 years) or master’s (6 years) degree in forestry or related field from SAF-accredited college or university.
• If degree pending, anticipated receipt within six months of the closing date must be shown.
• Applicants must provide final proof of degree before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, coordinate, and implement management plans on the Kissimmee Bend State Forest, including timber sales, tree plantings, prescribed fire, exotic species control, and maintenance.
• Provide wildfire and emergency response support; act as information officer during incidents and coordinate media relations.
• Conduct public education, workshops, and environmental outreach; assist in data analysis and mapping using ArcGIS Pro.

Skills

Driver license

Education

Forestry degree (SAF-accredited)

Anticipated degree within 6 months

Job description

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services – Florida Forest Service is seeking a qualified forester to manage Kissimmee Bend State Forest. Responsibilities include timber sales, tree plantings, prescribed burning, exotic species control, and coordinating community education and outreach.

The position also provides wildfire and emergency response support and serves as a media information contact during incidents.