Forester, John M. Bethes State Forest, Florida

[Sherry Sandretto <slsandre@xxxxxxx>]

Here's the info on the position:

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FOREST AND CONSERVATION WORKERS

Agency: DACS - Agriculture & Csmr Svc

OCCUPATION PROFILE
Working Title: FORESTER
Broadband/Class Level: FOREST AND CONSERVATION WORKERS - Level 1
Broadband/Class Code: 45-4011-01 Pay Grade/Pay Band: BB007
Position Number: 42003735 Closing Date: 8/17/2009
Location: SANDERSON County: Baker County
Annual Salary Range: $30,988.62 - $51,489.88
Announcement Type: Open Competitive
Facility: John M. Bethea State Forest Headquarters

DESCRIPTION:



FORESTER



DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER SERVICES



DIVISION OF FORESTRY





***Qualifying questions will immediately follow

the on-line application submission. Please note, the

system automatically times out within one (1) hour.***





CONTACT:



F. Darline Matheney at (386) 758-5716



MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:



A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a
major in Forestry or Forest Resource Management; or

Receipt of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or
university with a major in Forestry or Forest Resource Management
within six (6) months of appointment date.

NOTE:



This position is physically located at the John M. Bethea State
Forest Headquarters in northern Baker County at 11656 SR 2 in Baxter,
Florida, which is approximately 12 miles north of Glen St. Mary near
the Florida/Georgia state line. This 37,736 acre State forest
establishes a continuous wildlife corridor between the Okefenokee
National Wildlife Refuge and the Osceola National Forest. More
information about this State forest can be found at:
( http://www.fl-dof.com/state_forests/index.html )
http://www.fl-dof.com/state_forests/index.html.



Anticipated starting salary is $30,988.62.



JOB DUTIES:



This is a highly technical position responsible for a variety of
forestry related programs on John M. Bethea State Forest. The
incumbent must deal with Forestry and environmental issues affecting
both the public and State owned forest land.



Provides technical forestry assistance on John M. Bethea State Forest
in the management of timberlands for maximum profits and sustained
yield as well as balancing environmental concerns; provides timber
marking and volume estimation, and the sale of forest products;
provides technical assistance in planning for multiple use of the
forest and ensures that ecosystem management is practiced; prepares
stands for direct seedling or contract planting; and helps to prepare
contracts for all silvicultural operations and oversees these
operations while in progress to ensure contractor compliance. This
position may be required to perform Forest Inventory Analysis (FIA)
work, including FIA Certification by the United States Forest Service
and the gathering and recording of FIA plot data in the field.



Provides technical assistance in developing prescribed burning plans
to ensure minimum impact of smoke and maximum use of assigned
resources. Ensures post burn evaluations are completed in a timely
manner thus confirming that sound forest management objectives are
being met. Participates in and maintains all necessary training
needed to conduct and participate in prescribed burning.



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 regulation.



Utilizes mass media systems such as newspaper, radio and television
to keep public informed of developments on the State forest.
Provides local schools with information and conducts periodic field
trips for environmental education.



Performs other duties as assigned.



THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS ARE INCLUDED:



· State of Florida Retirement package – no employee
contribution required

· 10 Paid Holidays annually

· 104 Hours of Paid Annual Leave annually

· 104 Hours of Paid Sick Leave annually

· Health Insurance for Individual or Family Coverage – State
pays 80% of premium

· Life Insurance – State pays 80% of premium

· Additional supplemental insurances available such as
dental, vision, etc.

· Tax Deferred Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Accounts
available

· Tax Deferred Savings Program available through payroll
deduction

· Uniforms provided at no cost

· Uniform maintenance allowance annually

· Annual Boot purchase allotment



SPECIAL NOTES:



The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative
Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in
the workplace.



Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the
Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring
authority and/or the People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287).
Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow
sufficient time to provide the accommodation.



Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, veterans and spouses of
veterans may receive preference in employment and are encouraged to
apply. For applicants claiming Veterans’ Preference, please fax your
supporting documentation to People First at (904) 636-2627 by the
deadline date.



We hire only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.