FORESTRY MAINTENANCE ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 42003393

Requisition No: 827526 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: FORESTRY MAINTENANCE ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 42003393

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 42003393 

Salary:  $56,000.10 - $ 65,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 05/01/2024 

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FORESTRY MAINTENANCE ADMINISTRATOR - SES

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:

Terri Logan (850) 691-0805

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of supervisory experience in engineering, building construction, construction or maintenance of highways, buildings or bridges, fleet vehicle and/or aircraft maintenance and repair or fixed base maintenance and repair operations. 

Experience in engineering, building construction, construction or maintenance of highways, buildings or bridges, fleet vehicle and/or aircraft maintenance and repair or fixed based maintenance and repair operations can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

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.

JOB DUTIES:

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.

This administrative position is responsible for the management of all services provided by the Maintenance Section related to support of all facility, communications, and equipment programs in the Chipola Forestry Center. Responsible for coordinating property inventories, conducting audits, and managing federally loaned properties. Additional responsibilities include coordinating the Center’s construction and maintenance projects. Monitors work performance of subordinates, including periodic written evaluations and discussions; counseling to develop skills and correct deficiencies; recognizing employee accomplishments; and recommending timely disciplinary actions as needed. Approves timesheets and leave requests.  Documents recommendations for special pay increases, reclassifications, and disciplinary actions, when appropriate. Efficiently carries out employee selection actions when vacancies are to be filled. 

Responsible for state property inventory, federal excess property inventory, and sensitive property inventory for the Chipola Forestry Center.  Works with local supervisors to conduct annual inventories and maintains a database of current items with locations.  Oversees the disposal / property sales of inventory items. Maintains records of fire department leases and inspections. Responsible for auditing the various business practices of the Chipola Forestry Center and conduct spot checks at Manager’s request. Programs sign orders for production at the White City Sign Shop and maintains the database used to track sign orders.  Ensures orders are completed and shipped/delivered.

Directs and administers the preventative maintenance / repair program for motorized equipment and support equipment assigned to the Center.  Supervises the Automotive Equipment Maintenance Superintendent who is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all motorized equipment assigned to the Chipola Forestry Center.

Manages the construction, maintenance and repair of facilities and fixed improvements within the Chipola Forestry Center, including, but not limited to, residences, fire towers, maintenance shops, administrative buildings, well and radio houses, recreation structures, state forest roads/ bridges and heating/cooling systems. Coordinates the planning, bidding and construction of fixed capital outlay (FCO) projects including preparation of blueprints, schedules of values and budget records. 

Supervises the Communications Specialist who is responsible for the repair and maintenance of radios and telephone system withing the Chipola Forestry Center.

Identifies any expenditures issues and works to develop innovative cost savings methods.  

Willingly performs other duties as required.

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.