Forestry Resource Manager: Plans, Fire Ops & Budgets

Other; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Forest Service seeks a Forestry Resource Administrator to oversee seven state forests at the Waccasassa Forestry Center in Florida. You will supervise staff, manage forest resources, and develop management plans.

The role directs timber operations and prescribed fire, coordinates recreation programs, ensures compliance with division policies, and may respond to emergencies and natural disasters as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 7 years forestry experience; or bachelor's in forestry +3 years; or master's degree in forestry.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff and manages forest resources.
• Develops forest management plans.
• Directs timber and prescribed fire operations.
• Coordinates recreation programs.
• Ensures compliance with division policies.
• Responds to emergencies and natural disasters.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Policy compliance

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

HS + 7 yrs forestry

Bachelor's in forestry + 3 yrs

Master's in forestry

Job description

The Florida Forest Service seeks a Forestry Resource Administrator to oversee seven state forests at the Waccasassa Forestry Center in Florida. You will supervise staff, manage forest resources, and develop management plans.

The role directs timber operations and prescribed fire, coordinates recreation programs, ensures compliance with division policies, and may respond to emergencies and natural disasters as needed.