FORESTRY SUPERVISOR II - SES - 42003109 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

State of Florida; Milton (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Uniform Allotment

Annual Boot Allotment

Job summary

State of Florida is seeking a Forestry Supervisor II to assist in the Blackwater Forestry Center’s land management program. The role focuses on sustained multi-use resource management, silvicultural coordination with wildlife and water management, and supervision of timber-related staff.

The position requires forestry education and significant field experience, including record-keeping, boundary maintenance, and emergency response duties in Milton, FL. A valid driver license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 7 years forestry experience
• Bachelor's degree in forestry with 3 years forestry experience
• Master's degree in forestry with 2 years forestry experience
• Requires possession of a valid class E driver license

Responsibilities

• Assist in land management for the Blackwater Forestry Center to provide sustained multi-use resource management.
• Supervise Park Services Specialists and Foresters in the Timber Management Program.
• Keep timber sales records, stand descriptions, regeneration surveys, and boundary lines updated.
• Supervise field work related to timber sales, stand description, regeneration surveys, and boundary maintenance.
• Provide wildfire and emergency response support; assist in smoke management, prescribed fire, and hazardous fuels mitigation.
• Maintain control records of timber sales, stand descriptions, and regeneration surveys to support coordination of land management activities.
• Supervise marking, selling and administration of timber sales on Blackwater River State Forest and other lands.
• Oversee reforestation of pine areas and restoration efforts.
• Ensure accurate boundary signs placement and maintenance of gates and fences.
• Assist in compliance with open burning laws and department policies.

Skills

Forestry experience

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Forestry

Master's degree in Forestry

Job description

CONTACT:

Eric Howell, [phone]

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or its equivalent and seven (7) years of forestry experience; A bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in forestry and three (3) years of forestry experience; or A master's degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university with major course of study in forestry and two (2) years of forestry experience.

Requires possession of a valid class E driver license.

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:

Occasional to moderate travel required.

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

JOB DUTIES:

The Forestry Supervisor II assists the Forestry Resource Administrator in the land management program for the Blackwater Forestry Center. The objective is to provide sustained multiple-use resource management. Sound silvicultural practices are coordinated with wildlife, plants, endangered plants and/or animals, recreation and water management.

The Forestry Supervisor II is responsible for the training and supervision of Park Services Specialists and Foresters in the Timber Management Program. Responsible for keeping records of timber sales, stand description, regeneration surveys, and boundary line maintenance and for keeping these records updated to a current status. Responsible for supervision of all field work relative to timber sales, stand description, regeneration surveys and boundary line maintenance. Responsible for calculation of field data and assembling it into permanent files for use in the land management program.

Provides wildfire and emergency response support as directed. Assists in the development of smoke management, wildfire prevention, prescribed fire, pre-suppression burning plans and hazardous fuels mitigation. Assists in the enforcement of Florida’s open burning laws and regulation.

Responsible for keeping control records (timber sales, stand description, and regeneration survey records) and continually updating them for the purpose of assisting the professional staff in coordination of all land management activities.

Responsible for the supervision of marking, selling and administration of timber sales on Blackwater River State Forest and other state lands assigned to the Blackwater Forestry Center. Responsible for inspecting all active timber sales to ensure that terms of the timber sale contract are not violated.

Responsible for the reforestation of all off-site slash pine conversion areas and other lands needing longleaf pine restoration or regeneration.

Responsible for establishment and maintenance of property lines. Assures accurate placement of property boundary signs and that private property encroachment does not occur. Assures maintenance of gates and fences on all leases and easements.

Responsible for the detection and control of insect and disease attacks on Blackwater River State Forest.

Assures that all equipment assigned to the Timber Management Unit is regularly serviced and repair records are submitted.

Responsible and accountable for managing budget/dollars/resources (staff, vehicles, computers, cell phones, etc.) of any assigned programs in an efficient and accountable manner.

Responsible for ensuring that assigned program areas have operational procedures and processes which result in accountability and compliance with Florida Forest Service and department policies and procedures.

Performs other related work as assigned, which may include the handling of revenue.

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

The Following Special Benefits for this Position Include

• Annual Uniform Allotment
• Annual Boot Allotment

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com ;)

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Location: MILTON, FL, US, 32570 MILTON, FL, US, 32572 MILTON, FL, US, 32583

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.