About the role
Requisition No: 886214
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: FORESTRY OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR - 42002679 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 42002679
Salary: $61,213.62 - $87,152.78
Posting Closing Date: 10/28/2026
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FORESTRY OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR
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***
CONTACT:
Tammy Molitor, (352) 797-4118
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A high school diploma and seven (7) years of professional, administrative or supervisory forestry experience; or
A bachelor's degree (4 years) 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 (6 years) from an accredited college or university with a major in forestry and two (2) years of experience as described above.
In accordance with Florida Statute 633, any person employed in this class must:
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- 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.
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:
Responsible for directing all fire prevention, detection, suppression and prescribed burning programs in Citrus, Hernando, Pasco, Sumter and Lake Counties. Directs the Florida Forest Service’s cooperative forest management programs and landowner service programs administered through the four forest areas of the Withlacoochee Forestry Center; and directs the operation of the communications/dispatch center. Responsible and accountable for managing budget/dollars/resources (staff, vehicles, computers, cell phones, etc.) of 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.
Directly supervises the activities of Forest Area Supervisors who are responsible for preparation and implementation of fire suppression plans as well as ensuring readiness of all fire suppression crews through day-to-day supervision of Forest Rangers and Other Personnel Services seasonal employees.
Responsible for maintaining fire statistics. This requires reviewing and analyzing fire reports submitted during the year. This information is used in fire prevention programs as well as in preparation of our district/center fire plan. Supervises area supervisors in the development of a fire prevention program plan. Monitors investigations of all forest fires and burning regulations to ensure compliance with fire laws and Florida Department of Environmental Protection rules and regulations. Ensures that fire investigation training is received by all fire control personnel.
Responsible for the development and implementation of controlled burning activities in the five (5) county areas. This includes controlled burning of state forest land for wildlife enhancement, improved seed catch and hazard reduction. Controlled burning is also conducted on private lands for site preparation prior to planting and hazard reduction in fire-prone areas. Also, supports other state forest activities as necessary including timber and recreation programs.
Directs the center communications system which provides emergency fire communications in the detection and suppression of wildfires, issues burning authorizations in accordance with Florida Statutes, maintains communications with center personnel while conducting routine assignments and provides clerical support for the center.
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:
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.