Forestry Operations Manager - Fire Prevention & Dispatch

Florida; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State of Florida Special Risk Retir.

Uniform allotment

Boot allotment

Job summary

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks a senior forestry administrator to direct fire prevention, detection, suppression and prescribed burning programs across Citrus, Hernando, Pasco, Sumter and Lake counties. You will supervise regional staff and ensure readiness of fire suppression crews while coordinating with state forest programs and landowner services.

The role requires strong leadership, budget oversight and compliance with state fire laws, with occasional travel

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 7 years forestry experience.
• Bachelor's degree with forestry major and 3 years forestry experience.
• Master's degree with forestry major and 2 years forestry experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs fire prevention, detection, suppression and prescribed burning programs across multiple counties.
• Oversees cooperative forest management and landowner service programs within four forest areas.
• Manages budget, staff, vehicles, and resources for assigned programs with accountability to policies and procedures.
• Supervises Forest Area Supervisors and ensures readiness of fire suppression crews.
• Develops and implements fire prevention programs and coordinates fire investigations and regulations.
• Directs communications system for emergency fire communications and burning authorizations.

Skills

Forestry knowledge

Leadership

Education

High school diploma + 7 years forestry experience

Bachelors in Forestry + 3 years forestry experience

Master's in Forestry + 2 years forestry experience

Job description

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks a senior forestry administrator to direct fire prevention, detection, suppression and prescribed burning programs across Citrus, Hernando, Pasco, Sumter and Lake counties. You will supervise regional staff and ensure readiness of fire suppression crews while coordinating with state forest programs and landowner services.

The role requires strong leadership, budget oversight and compliance with state fire laws, with occasional travel