FORESTRY DISTRICT MANAGER-DACS - 42002390 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Requisition No: 869450 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: FORESTRY DISTRICT MANAGER-DACS - 42002390 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 42002390 

Salary:  $47,668.14 - $94,000.14. 

Posting Closing Date: 02/10/2026 

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FORESTRY DISTRICT MANAGER - DACS

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. ***

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, requirements under Florida Statute 633 must be met.  Must be a nonuser of tobacco or tobacco products for at least one year immediately preceding application. 

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:

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.

JOB DUTIES:

The incumbent in this position is required to be fire certified as a forestry firefighter under Chapter 633, F.S., and at any time may be required to perform the tasks of a Certified Wildland Firefighter in accordance with Florida Forest Service (FFS) Policy and Procedure 225.00, Appendix B. Directly responsible for the implementation and direction of all state forestry activities of the Perry District.  These activities include overall responsibility for the unit's four County forest fire prevention, detection, and suppression programs; administration and directing activities in Dixie, Lafayette, Madison, and Taylor counties. These activities include, but are not limited to, overall responsibility for the district’s forest fire prevention, detection, suppression and law enforcement programs. 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 district administration. Directs the activities of the Forest Area Supervisors and other district staff to ensure a balanced operations use of manpower, equipment and budgets. Monitors progress and work to ensure accomplishment of the FFS goals and objectives. This is accomplished through periodic spot checks and on-site inspection of all district operations. Ensures district personnel recruitment is managed in a timely and efficient manner. Responsible for interviewing and evaluating selections and assignment of personnel. Responsible for strict adherence to the personnel rules of the Career Service System, department personnel procedures and division Policy and Procedures manual. This entails review of all fixed capital, expense and Operating Capital Outlay budgets. Provides training to staff in budget planning, preparation and implementation. Ensures that all property, including sites, buildings and equipment are well maintained in accordance with established standards, available funds and operational ability. Ensures that all inventory items (state and federal property) are accounted for according to established procedures.

Responsible for district fire control activities. Assumes command of major fires in district. Directly supervises the activities of Forest Area Supervisors who are responsible for preparation and implementation of fire readiness plan as well as ensuring readiness of all fire suppression crews through day-to-day supervision of Forest Rangers and Other Personal Services seasonal employees.

Coordinates FFS fire suppression responsibilities with rural community forestry protection activities in the district. 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 division’s Rural Community Fire Protection Training Program is given to all requesting volunteer fire departments.

Responsible for rural and urban forestry assistance. Responsible for budget preparation, planning and implementation of the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Program. This includes legislative as well as operating budget programs for the county forestry projects. Monitors budgets on a month-to-month basis and provides input into biennial budget preparation. Administers the rural and urban forestry assistance programs which include a wide range of professional assistance to small landowners.

Administers the district’s Forestry Information Program. Establishes and maintains contact with all related public agencies, major landowners or their representatives, and elected officials. Assures that the public is kept appropriately informed of division programs and services, with emphasis on fire prevention and reforestation. Coordinates with district staff to ensure that an effective environmental education program is carried out.

Responsible for the training and safety programs administered by the district. This includes long-range and short-range development of training plans and conducting monthly safety meetings.

Performs other related work as assigned.

The Following Special Benefits for this Position Include

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