SENIOR FORESTER - 42002636
State of Florida, Palm Coast, FL, United States
Overview
Requisition No: 872944 Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services Working Title: SENIOR FORESTER - 42002636 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 42002636 Salary: $56,049.24 - $66,950.00 Posting Closing Date: 04/10/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool SENIOR FORESTER FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY This position’s headquarters is negotiable between Flagler and St. Johns County.
Minimum Requirements
A bachelor’s degree with a major in Forestry or related field from a Society of American Foresters accredited college or university and two (2) years of professional forestry or natural resource experience; or A 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. A 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) curriculum must include at least two of the following four courses: Silviculture, Dendrology, Forest Mensuration or Forest Management in addition to the applicable required experience listed above. Note: Applicants will provide an academic equivalency evaluation obtained in the United States showing the required courses. Note: ALL POSITIONS WITHIN THIS CLASS REQUIRE POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER LICENSE.
Attention Candidates
To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitute for the information required on the candidate profile). Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position. Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
Job Duties
Provides forest management technical assistance to rural private forest landowners to achieve goals including timber revenue, sustained yield, ecological management, and wildlife management; provides advice on timber marking and the sale of forest products; provides technical assistance in implementation and verification of state and federal cost-share programs, site preparation, proper tree selection and tree planting procedures, timber stand improvement methods, and diagnosis of forest insect and disease outbreaks; prepares Stewardship and other management plans, assists with planning and delivery of landowner services including fire line installation and Rx burning. Provides technical assistance to county commissions, municipalities and other county and city agencies for UCF grants, Tree City USA designations, and the development of management plans and other forestry/urban forestry related needs. Responds to homeowner requests for analysis of shade tree and ornamental tree diseases and provides information on methods of prevention and control. 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 and community groups with information and assistance pertinent to environmental education, participates in local, regional, and state FFA instruction and competition, and Arbor Day events as required. 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 regulations. Provides technical assistance to county commissions, municipalities and other county and city agencies in the development and implementation of effective environment studies and practices relating to land-use planning, zoning and development. This includes 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 to preserve natural amenities. Performs other related work as assigned, which may include the handling of revenue. The Following Special Benefits for this Position Include Annual Boot Allotment Annual Uniform Allotment
Benefits
Working for the State of Florida offers a total compensation package with a comprehensive 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 Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition waivers And more For a complete list of benefits, visit the official FloridaBenefits site.
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 in advance to allow the necessary 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 applicable laws. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, veterans eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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Requisition No: 872944 Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services Working Title: SENIOR FORESTER - 42002636 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 42002636 Salary: $56,049.24 - $66,950.00 Posting Closing Date: 04/10/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool SENIOR FORESTER FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY This position’s headquarters is negotiable between Flagler and St. Johns County.
Minimum Requirements
A bachelor’s degree with a major in Forestry or related field from a Society of American Foresters accredited college or university and two (2) years of professional forestry or natural resource experience; or A 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. A 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) curriculum must include at least two of the following four courses: Silviculture, Dendrology, Forest Mensuration or Forest Management in addition to the applicable required experience listed above. Note: Applicants will provide an academic equivalency evaluation obtained in the United States showing the required courses. Note: ALL POSITIONS WITHIN THIS CLASS REQUIRE POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER LICENSE.
Attention Candidates
To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitute for the information required on the candidate profile). Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position. Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
Job Duties
Provides forest management technical assistance to rural private forest landowners to achieve goals including timber revenue, sustained yield, ecological management, and wildlife management; provides advice on timber marking and the sale of forest products; provides technical assistance in implementation and verification of state and federal cost-share programs, site preparation, proper tree selection and tree planting procedures, timber stand improvement methods, and diagnosis of forest insect and disease outbreaks; prepares Stewardship and other management plans, assists with planning and delivery of landowner services including fire line installation and Rx burning. Provides technical assistance to county commissions, municipalities and other county and city agencies for UCF grants, Tree City USA designations, and the development of management plans and other forestry/urban forestry related needs. Responds to homeowner requests for analysis of shade tree and ornamental tree diseases and provides information on methods of prevention and control. 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 and community groups with information and assistance pertinent to environmental education, participates in local, regional, and state FFA instruction and competition, and Arbor Day events as required. 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 regulations. Provides technical assistance to county commissions, municipalities and other county and city agencies in the development and implementation of effective environment studies and practices relating to land-use planning, zoning and development. This includes 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 to preserve natural amenities. Performs other related work as assigned, which may include the handling of revenue. The Following Special Benefits for this Position Include Annual Boot Allotment Annual Uniform Allotment
Benefits
Working for the State of Florida offers a total compensation package with a comprehensive 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 Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition waivers And more For a complete list of benefits, visit the official FloridaBenefits site.
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 in advance to allow the necessary 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 applicable laws. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, veterans eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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