SENIOR FORESTER - 42002636
People First Service Center, Saint Augustine, FL, United States
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 (2) of the following four (4) courses: Silviculture, Dendrology, Forest Mensuration or Forest Management
in addition to the
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. 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 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 the 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. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Occasional to moderate travel required. Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed. NOTES
To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position. Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment. 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. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (e.g. DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. LOCATION
PALM COAST, FL, US, 32137; PALM COAST, FL, US, 32164; SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL, US, 32085 For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, the State of Florida is an EEO employer.
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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 (2) of the following four (4) courses: Silviculture, Dendrology, Forest Mensuration or Forest Management
in addition to the
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. 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 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 the 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. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Occasional to moderate travel required. Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed. NOTES
To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position. Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment. 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. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (e.g. DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. LOCATION
PALM COAST, FL, US, 32137; PALM COAST, FL, US, 32164; SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL, US, 32085 For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, the State of Florida is an EEO employer.
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