SENIOR FOREST RANGER - 42002184 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Requisition No: 860428 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: SENIOR FOREST RANGER - 42002184 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42002184 

Salary:  $45,990.62 - $67,255.50 

Posting Closing Date: 09/25/2025 

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SENIOR FOREST RANGER

 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

 ***INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY --
ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES WILL BE CONSIDERED***

CONTACT:

John T Craig (386) 503-7352

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Three (3) years of experience as a Forest Ranger with the Florida Forest Service; or

Three (3) years of similar work experience, with comparable training, with another public wildland firefighting forestry organization; or

An associate’s degree in Forest Technology or Fire Science from an accredited college or university and (1) year of experience as referenced above.

In addition to the above, Florida Statute 633 requires that any person employed in this job class obtain a firefighter certificate of compliance (Certified Florida Wildland Firefighter) that includes satisfactory completion of a firefighter training program approved by the Division of State Fire Marshal of the Department of Financial Services.  Any person applying to obtain this certification must:

• Be a high school graduate or the equivalent, as the term may be determined by the Division of State Fire Marshal of the Department of Financial Services, and at least 18 years of age.
• Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor relating to the certification or to perjury or false statements, or a felony or a crime punishable by imprisonment of 1 year or more under the law of the United States or any state thereof or under the law of any other country, or dishonorably discharged from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.  “Convicted” means a finding of guilt or the acceptance of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, in any federal or state court or a court in any other country, without regard to whether a judgment of conviction has been entered by the court having jurisdiction of the case.
• Submit a fingerprint card to the division with a current processing fee.  The fingerprint card will be forwarded to the Department of Law Enforcement and/or the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
• Have a good moral character as determined by investigation under procedure established by the division.
• Be in good physical condition as determined by a medical examination as prescribed by the division.  Such examination may include, but need not be limited to, provisions of the National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet 1582.

No employee shall obtain permanent status unless the firefighter certificate of compliance (Certified Florida Wildland Firefighter) is received.

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 substitution 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.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

The incumbent must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) within six (6) months of appointment. The Florida Forest Service will cover the majority of the cost associated with attaining the required CDL training and the initial CDL test when administered at an agency authorized CDL training center.

Moderate to frequent travel required. 

Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.

Certificate of Compliance as Firefighter

The incumbent must live within thirty (30) miles of the assigned headquarters located at 5002 N. US Hwy 1, Bunnell, Florida, throughout employment in this position.

Florida Statute 633 requires that any person employed in this class obtain a Certificate of Compliance which includes, in addition to the above requirements, satisfactory completion of a fire fighter training program approved by the Division.  No employee shall obtain permanent status unless the Certificate is received. 

Applicants who receive a job offer must pass:

1. Pre-employment drug test in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S.
2. Pre-employment comprehensive medical examination
3. Pre-employment physical fitness test 

Post employment – incumbents must pass:

1. Reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug and alcohol testing provisions and the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse query requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulation, Title 49 CFR Part 382
2. Annual medical examination (pulmonary function and blood pressure)
3. Annual physical fitness test

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration.

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

Successful applicant with a current Commercial Driver’s License must pass a query of the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

Four 10-hour days.

JOB DUTIES:

This work is in wildland fuels management in the wildland urban interface to reduce the wildfire threat.  Conducting fuels treatment including prescribed fire, heavy mowing, firebreak establishment and providing risk assessment. Work is performed region wide and requires frequent extended travel.

This individual performs and coordinates the following activities:  This individual operates and maintains various kinds of equipment in wildfire mitigation and suppression of fire including engine, bulldozers, transports (tractor trailer) and other special equipment.  Responsible for identification of fire hazards and conditions and prescribes proper remedial steps. Administers technical prescribed fire training programs and maintains liaison with landowner’s representatives and with counterparts in public agencies.  Performing in various capacities, as qualified, within the Incident Command System. Identify and alert others to fire weather conditions conducive to erratic fire behavior.  Investigates wildfire causes and makes recommendations to supervisor identifying potentially high fire hazard areas and fire prevention efforts.  Provides technical prescribed burning assistance under the supervision of a Forest Area Supervisor.  Assistance will include the development, coordination and implementation of annual work plans for prescribed burning and other mitigation techniques and forest management activities.  Intensifies public awareness of the value and importance of prescribed fires, fuel management, FIREWISE Program and fire prevention through public education programs presented in a variety of public forums. Responds to All-Risk Emergency Incidents, as required.

Performs maintenance and construction activities on fixed facilities and equipment.

Other related duties as assigned.

The Following Special Benefits for this Position Include

• State of Florida Special Risk Retirement package
• Annual Uniform Allotment
• Annual Boot Allotment

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.  The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive 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 (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

 For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

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

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). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient 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 Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

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 (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) 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.