Wildland Fire & Forest Steward – CDL Training Included

My Florida CFO; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State of Florida Special Risk Retirem.

Annual Uniform Allotment

Annual Boot Allotment

Job summary

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Florida Forest Service seeks a dedicated professional to support forest fire prevention, detection, and presuppression programs across the state. The role involves field operations, inspections, and collaboration with landowners and industry partners.

Responsibilities include operating suppression equipment, assisting with timber inventory tasks, and delivering forestry education to public audiences while adhering to safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• Be a high school graduate or the equivalent.
• Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor relating to certification or perjury or false statements, or a felony or crime punishable by imprisonment of 1 year or more.
• Submit a fingerprint card with a processing fee and have fingerprints checked.
• Have good moral character as determined by investigation.
• Be in good physical condition as determined by a medical examination.
• Be a non-user of tobacco or tobacco products for at least one year prior to application.

Responsibilities

• Perform forest fire prevention, detection, suppression and presuppression duties; provide technical forestry services and information to landowners and industry representatives.
• Operate and maintain a variety of equipment used in wildfire suppression and investigations; complete reports and support incident command activities.
• Deliver forestry education programs and cooperate with state lands management and public interactions.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Florida Forest Service seeks a dedicated professional to support forest fire prevention, detection, and presuppression programs across the state. The role involves field operations, inspections, and collaboration with landowners and industry partners.

Responsibilities include operating suppression equipment, assisting with timber inventory tasks, and delivering forestry education to public audiences while adhering to safety and regulatory