Forest Area Supervisor Internal Agency

FOREST AREA SUPERVISOR

FOREST AREA SUPERVISOR -  (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY) 1

Salary: $45,990.62 - $76,888.24

Posting Closing Date: 07/30/2026

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and six (6) years of experience in Forestry experience; or
• A bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university with major course of study in Forestry and two (2) years of Forestry experience; or
• A master's degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in Forestry and one (1) year of Forestry experience.

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 Division.
• Occasional to moderate travel required.
• The incumbent must live within thirty (30) miles of the assigned headquarters located at 3200 Grissom Parkway, Cocoa, Florida throughout employment in this position.

JOB DUTIES:

• 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
  
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• Manage budget/dollars/resources (staff, vehicles, computers, cell phones, etc.) of any assigned programs in an efficient and accountable manner.
• Ensure that assigned program areas have operational procedures and processes which result in accountability and compliance with FFS and department policies and procedures.
• Personnel responsibilities include personnel recruitment, work scheduling, administering supervision/discipline, training, employee performance appraisals, and maintaining related documentation.
• Set up and carry out a long-term forest management program for assigned geographic area of responsibility.
• Field work includes supervision of personnel responsible for woodland inspections and silvicultural recommendations, timber harvesting and marketing assistance, reforestation assistance, prescription burning, insect and disease recognition and control advice, and forest products utilization assistance to landowners, sawmills, harvesting contractors and paper companies.
• Develop and carry out an active fire control and prevention program for the geographic area of responsibility.
• Coordinate and supervise forest fire detection, suppression and pre-suppression activities, and the responsibility for helping train and equip rural fire departments.
• Coordinate the use of inmate work crews on state lands to conduct yard and ground maintenance, build and maintain boundary line fences, eradicate exotic species and to construct and maintain fixed facilities.

SPECIAL BENEFITS:

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

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA:

• 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
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

SPECIAL NOTES:

• 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 . 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.
• 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.