FORESTRY OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR - 42002800

Requisition No: 862211 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: FORESTRY OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR - 42002800

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42002800 

Salary:  $44,990.40 - $87,152.78 

Posting Closing Date: 10/08/2025 

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FORESTRY OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:

Michael Facente (863) 697-9419

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in forestry and three (3) years of professional, administrative or supervisory forestry experience; or

A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in forestry and two (2) years of experience as described above. 

Experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.  In addition to the above, F.S. 633 requirements must be met.  Must be a nonuser of tobacco or tobacco products for at least one year immediately preceding application.

In accordance with Florida Statute 633, any person employed in this class 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.
  • Be a non-user of tobacco or tobacco products for at least one (1) year immediately preceding application, as evidenced by the sworn affidavit of the applicant. 

NOTE: THE INCUMBENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE PRESCRIBED NUMBER OF HOURS OF FIRE RECRUIT TRAINING WITHIN THE PROBATIONARY PERIOD.

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:

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 Florida Forest Service. No employee shall obtain permanent status unless the Certificate is received.

Certificate of Compliance as a Firefighter

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 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.

Days off on a rotation basis.

JOB DUTIES:

The incumbent spends majority of their time communicating with, motivating, providing, or coordinating training, and directing the work of subordinates.  In addition, the incumbent must complete timely performance appraisals, develop accurate work plans, and timely approve attendance and leave for each subordinate. Incumbent has the authority to make recommendations for special pay increases, reclassifications, hiring, and disciplinary actions, when appropriate. Responsible and accountable for managing budget/dollars/resources (staff, vehicles, computers, cell phones, 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 division and department policies and procedures.

Responsible for overseeing all fire prevention, detection, suppression, prescribed burning and law enforcement programs for the Orlando Forestry Center (OFC).  Also responsible for the Florida Forest Service Forest management programs administered through the OFC. Responsible for the development and implementation of prescribed burning activities in the five-county area.  This includes prescribed burning of public and private forest land for wildlife enhancement, improve seed catch, and hazard reduction. All of this being under the direct supervision of the Center Manager.

Directly supervises the activities of all Forest Area Supervisors who are responsible for preparation and implementation of fire suppression plans as well as insuring readiness of all fire suppression crews through day-to-day supervision of Forest Ranger, and OPS employees. Coordinated Florida Forest Service fire suppression responsibilities with rural community fire protection activities in the center.  Reviews and analyzes fire reports and statistics. Maintains contact with all rural fire departments in the OFC.  Responsible for reviewing, evaluating, acquiring, and distributing through lease agreements, federal excess and state fire equipment requested by fire departments and/or County Commissioners.  Monitors and ensures that the FFS Rural Community Fire Protection Training Program is given to all requesting volunteer fire departments and other cooperating agencies. 

Regularly supervises the Duty Officer Supervisor who has responsibility for the Fire Communication Center and the overall administrative function of the center.  The Duty Officer Supervisor coordinates emergency response of fire fighters, supervisors, pilots and law enforcement.

Responsible for implementation of the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Program.  This includes federal grants as well as operating budget programs for the County Forestry Projects in the OFC.  This will include a wide range of professional assistance to small landowners such as forest insect and disease control advice, forest site inspection and recommendations on tree species suitable for planting, silvicultural practices to be carried out on existing stands of timber harvesting recommendations and market availability.

Directly supervises the Single-Engine Reciprocal Aircraft Pilot.

Performs various administrative functions, including, but not limited to, approving timesheets, completing performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, etc.

Responsible for the training and safety programs administered by the OFC.  This includes long range and short-range development of training plans and the conduction of regular safety meetings.

Performs other related work 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.