State of Florida
SENIOR FORESTER
Posting Closing Date: 01/21/2026
Contact: Tammy Fitchett, 904‑266‑8360
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with a major in Forestry or a related field from a Society of American Foresters accredited college or university and two (2) years of professional forestry or natural resource experience.
Master’s degree with a major in Forestry or a related field from a Society of American Foresters accredited college or university and one (1) year of professional forestry or natural resource experience.
Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Forestry or a related field obtained outside the United States must either:
1) be obtained from a Society of American Foresters accredited college or university in addition to the applicable required experience above; or 2) have a curriculum that includes at least two (2) of the following four (4) courses – Silviculture, Dendrology, Forest Mensuration, or Forest Management – in addition to the applicable required experience listed above.
Applicants will provide an academic equivalency evaluation obtained in the United States showing the required courses.
All positions within this class require possession of a valid driver license.
Additional Requirements Occasional to moderate travel required. The position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other types of incidents requiring travel, as needed.
Job Duties
Provides forest management technical assistance to rural private forest landowners to achieve the goals of the landowner, including timber revenue, sustained yield, ecological management, and wildlife management.
Provides advice on timber marking and volume estimation, and the sale of forest products; assists with implementation of federal cost‑share programs, site preparation and tree planting procedures, investment analysis, timber stand improvement methods, and diagnosis of forest insect and disease outbreaks.
Prepares stewardship and other management plans; selects proper tree species and tree planting procedures.
Provides technical assistance for Urban and Community Forestry grants, Tree City USA and Champion Tree designations, and other related forest programs.
Responds to homeowners’ requests for analysis of shade tree and ornamental tree diseases and provides information on prevention and control methods.
Utilizes mass media systems such as newspapers, radio and television to keep the public informed of developments in the forestry and conservation fields.
Conducts forest management technical information and education workshops for private forest landowners; provides local schools with information and assistance pertinent to environmental education through teacher workshops and instruction at environmental education centers.
Provides wildfire and emergency response support; assists in development of smoke management, wildfire prevention, prescribed fire, pre‑suppression burning plans and hazardous fuels mitigation.
Assists in enforcement of Florida’s open burning laws and regulations.
Provides technical assistance to county commissions, municipalities and other county and city agencies in the development and implementation of effective environmental studies and practices relating to land‑use planning, zoning and development, conservation and environmental planning, recreation and open‑space planning, zoning variances relating to vegetation, drafting of ordinances relative to tree protection, landscaping, reclamation and preservation of natural areas, and the establishment of conservation and scenic easements.
Performs other related work as assigned, which may include handling of revenue.
Benefits Annual and Sick Leave benefits; nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year; state group insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental); retirement plan options with employer contributions; flexible spending accounts; tuition waivers; and more.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Veterans’ Preference Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission.
Disability Statement The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation 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) in advance.
Drug-Free Workplace 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.
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Contact: Tammy Fitchett, 904‑266‑8360
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with a major in Forestry or a related field from a Society of American Foresters accredited college or university and two (2) years of professional forestry or natural resource experience.
Master’s degree with a major in Forestry or a related field from a Society of American Foresters accredited college or university and one (1) year of professional forestry or natural resource experience.
Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Forestry or a related field obtained outside the United States must either:
1) be obtained from a Society of American Foresters accredited college or university in addition to the applicable required experience above; or 2) have a curriculum that includes at least two (2) of the following four (4) courses – Silviculture, Dendrology, Forest Mensuration, or Forest Management – in addition to the applicable required experience listed above.
Applicants will provide an academic equivalency evaluation obtained in the United States showing the required courses.
All positions within this class require possession of a valid driver license.
Additional Requirements Occasional to moderate travel required. The position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other types of incidents requiring travel, as needed.
Job Duties
Provides forest management technical assistance to rural private forest landowners to achieve the goals of the landowner, including timber revenue, sustained yield, ecological management, and wildlife management.
Provides advice on timber marking and volume estimation, and the sale of forest products; assists with implementation of federal cost‑share programs, site preparation and tree planting procedures, investment analysis, timber stand improvement methods, and diagnosis of forest insect and disease outbreaks.
Prepares stewardship and other management plans; selects proper tree species and tree planting procedures.
Provides technical assistance for Urban and Community Forestry grants, Tree City USA and Champion Tree designations, and other related forest programs.
Responds to homeowners’ requests for analysis of shade tree and ornamental tree diseases and provides information on prevention and control methods.
Utilizes mass media systems such as newspapers, radio and television to keep the public informed of developments in the forestry and conservation fields.
Conducts forest management technical information and education workshops for private forest landowners; provides local schools with information and assistance pertinent to environmental education through teacher workshops and instruction at environmental education centers.
Provides wildfire and emergency response support; assists in development of smoke management, wildfire prevention, prescribed fire, pre‑suppression burning plans and hazardous fuels mitigation.
Assists in enforcement of Florida’s open burning laws and regulations.
Provides technical assistance to county commissions, municipalities and other county and city agencies in the development and implementation of effective environmental studies and practices relating to land‑use planning, zoning and development, conservation and environmental planning, recreation and open‑space planning, zoning variances relating to vegetation, drafting of ordinances relative to tree protection, landscaping, reclamation and preservation of natural areas, and the establishment of conservation and scenic easements.
Performs other related work as assigned, which may include handling of revenue.
Benefits Annual and Sick Leave benefits; nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year; state group insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental); retirement plan options with employer contributions; flexible spending accounts; tuition waivers; and more.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Veterans’ Preference Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission.
Disability Statement The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation 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) in advance.
Drug-Free Workplace 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.
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