Senior Forester

State of Florida; Starke (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated individual to manage forestry operations and environmental planning. This role involves implementing the Forest Management Plan, overseeing timber sales, and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. The successful candidate will work closely with various stakeholders to innovate revenue streams and enhance habitat projects. If you are passionate about sustainable forestry and have the expertise to lead initiatives, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field while enjoying a supportive work environment with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Opportunities for Career Advancement

Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in forestry management and environmental planning.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery and perform maintenance on forestry equipment.

Responsibilities

• Implement and update the Forest Management Plan, ensuring accurate GIS mapping.
• Oversee timber sale contracts and develop scopes of work for logging and planting.

Skills

Forestry Management

GIS Mapping

Timber Sale Oversight

Environmental Planning

Fire Management

Heavy Equipment Operation

Mathematics and Statistics

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forestry Tools and Equipment

Job description

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. on closing date

VACANCY # 62000172

WORK LOCATION: Starke, FL

The mission of the Florida Department of Military Affairs is to provide management oversight of the Florida National Guard and provide units and personnel ready to support national security objectives; to protect the public safety of citizens and to contribute to the national, state and community programs that add value to the United States of America and to the State of Florida.

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses
• New employees of the Department of Military Affairs will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• New employees of the Department of Military Affairs are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program.
• The Department of Military Affairs is paid on a monthly basis.
• As a CANDIDATE, you may be required to provide documentation (i.e., High School Diploma or Equivalency, College Transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.
• Must be able to obtain a completion of a favorable National Agency Check background investigation clearance.
• This position requires medical monitoring and continued employment in the position requires the incumbent to take annual medical monitoring physicals to determine job related health problems.
• This position has assigned wildland fire duties and as such must possess qualifications appropriate for their expected level of involvement in the wildland fire organization. This level is documented by position in the Installation Wildland Fire Management Plan (IWFMP) and IAW the HQDA DCS G-9 Wildland Fire Guidance and Transition Plan. To maintain these qualifications, a yearly Fireline refresher (RT130) must be attended and an appropriate level Work Capacity Test (WCT) as defined by NWCG PMS310-1 or agency standard must be completed as defined by the timetable described within the Training Transition Plan. The level of appropriate WCT (arduous, moderate, light) is dependent upon position as defined in the IWFMP or Agency Qualification Standards (Appendix C of Training Transition Plan).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent AND five (5) years of professional work-related experience
• Education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for full implementation the Forest Management Plan (FMP), to include reviewing and updating the plan every five years. Through GIS mapping, ensure all required maps of Camp Blanding forestry are up to date and accurate on a yearly basis. Coordinate or conduct post wide timber assessments on a five-year basis as needed to plan future operations.
• Full oversight of timber sale contracts, site preparation for reforestation, timber inventory, timber marking, and tree planting contracts. Develop and write scope of work for contract regarding logging and tree planting. Ensure contractors are selected and operating based on the full requirements of the contract. Implementation of reforestation will also include the management of threatened and endangered species in coordination with the conservation section and management. Search and apply for grants to gain funding that will assist with CBJTC reforestation requirements.
• Continued implementation of different revenue streams such as Palmetto Barry sales, Apiary Lease agreements (Bees), Pine Straw sales, and Fuel Wood Chipping sales. Search, pursue and implement innovative ways to generate new revenue streams to reduce the agencies dependency of timber sales. Write scopes of work for contracts for all revenue streams. Work closely with the Purchasing Department to ensure contracts are placed for bid. Assist with awarding and implementing contracts and all requirements are fully implemented.
• Other environmental/forestry responsibilities: In coordination with Environmental personnel, plan and implement habitat improvement projects that include an element of economic utilization, manage timber inventory sampling, manage reforestation efforts and habitat conversion, and ensure yearly projects are recorded and reported accurately within the Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances Annual Report.
• Provides fire management assistance under the supervision of the Forest Area Supervisor to include prescribed burning of training areas, identification of fire hazards and conditions, and prescribes proper remedial steps to prevent or mitigate fire.
• Helps when needed in the operation of light to heavy equipment in the regular maintenance of airfields, drop zones, landing zones, roads, ditches and culverts, and other various maintenance and repair projects to support the training site. This can include operation of loaders, dump trucks, heavy bulldozers, earthmovers, road graders, and backhoes.
• Applies herbicides to areas of pine release and invasive control.
• Conducts minor maintenance on Forestry equipment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles, tools and techniques of forestry management.
• Knowledge of forestry harvesting, site preparation, control burning and planting techniques.
• Knowledge of mathematics and statistics.
• Knowledge of forest vegetation and soils.
• Knowledge of insect and disease problems of trees and vegetation.
• Skill in the use of forestry tools and equipment.
• Ability to do short and long-range natural resource planning.
• Ability to identify trees, vegetation, insects and tree diseases.
• Ability to recognize and solve problems.
• Ability to calculate volumes of timber and land measurements.
• Ability to apply proper silviculture practices.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate technical information with individuals and groups of people.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.