OPS FORESTRY SUPERVISOR I - 42903066

Requisition No: 848786 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: OPS FORESTRY SUPERVISOR I - 42903066

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 42903066 

Salary:  $18.00 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 05/03/2025 

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OPS FORESTRY SUPERVISOR I

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY---
THIS IS A FULL-TIME TEMPORARY POSITION***

CONTACT:

Michael Weston (239) 690-8021, or Amanda Horney (239) 690-8015

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in forestry, natural resource management, or outdoor recreation and two years of related experience; or

A master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in forestry, natural resource management, or outdoor recreation and two years of related and one year of forestry experience. 

Experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Requires possession of a valid Class E 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:

Occasional to moderate travel required.

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

NOTES:

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

JOB DUTIES:

Manages and directs overall public recreation program at Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest and Picayune Strand State Forest. Supervises recreation staff, plans and directs the management of State Forest resources, facilities, and public use under existing rules and operating policies to provide optimum levels of administration, resource management, visitor services, interpretation, protection and maintenance.

Personnel responsibilities include scheduling, administering supervision, discipline, training, employee performance evaluations and maintaining related documentation. Ensures that assigned personnel (Career Service, OPS, and Volunteers) are trained and utilized to accomplish overall responsibilities of their positions.

Provides a high level of customer service, emphasizing the safety and well-being of all forest visitors. Enforces all the provisions of DACS 5I-4. Coordinates the issuance of Special Use permits, issuance of reservations, and special events with Recreation and Operations staff. Evaluates public use recreation activities to measure site and/or vegetative deterioration and recommends plans to correct or mitigate the damage.

Responsible for the maintenance and construction of recreation facilities. Ensures that preventive maintenance schedules and repairs are completed on all assigned motor vehicles and equipment. Identifies maintenance needs for recreation facilities and coordinates repairs.

Prepares budget requests, provides for effective and efficient expenditure of budget funds, supervises the collection of fees and is responsible for implementing established policies for fiscal control and accountability. Conducts routine audits. Responsible and accountable for managing budget/dollars/resources (staff, vehicles, computers, etc.) of any assigned programs in an efficient and accountable manner. Responsible for ensuring that assigned program areas have operational procedures and processes which result in accountability and compliance with Florida Forest Service and department policies and procedures.

Performs other related work as assigned, which may include the handling of revenue.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida as an OPS employee is more than just a paycheck. 

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*);
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).  For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com;

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). For more information visit Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan (Does not apply to previous FRS Retirees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts; For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to People First at 877-562-7287 or go to: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees

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.