FOREST RANGER - 42002136 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

State of Florida

2d

About The Position

This work is in forest fire prevention, detection, suppression and presuppression, providing technical forestry services and information to landowners and wood-using industry representatives, assisting with state lands management and presenting forestry educational programs.

This individual operates and maintains various kinds of equipment in the suppression of wildfires, including operating truck-tractor/semi-trailer or truck and trailer combinations, engines, bulldozers, transports and other fire suppression equipment. Investigates wildfire causes, gathers evidence, interviews witnesses, makes recommendations to supervisors, and issues Notification of Violations where appropriate. Performs fire detection through ground patrol or tower staffing. Investigates smoke complaints, conducts on site inspections of burn authorizations. Intensifies public awareness of wildfires and wildfire damage through fire prevention programs presented in a variety of public forums. Performs wildfire hazard mitigation work. Performs in various capacities, as qualified, within the Incident Command System. Completes the appropriate reports associated with wildfire management. Responds to all-risk emergency incidents, as required.

Provides presuppression plowing and burning assistance to private landowners. Provides technical forestry assistance under the supervision of a Forest Area Supervisor or professional Forester which may include: timber inventory assistance on private nonindustrial land; participation in tree seed collection, lifting and planting tree seedlings; forestry education and environmental education program information for the public and private forest landowners. Assists in public lands management activities such as tree planting, timber marking and inventory, prescribed burning, boundary maintenance, protecting threatened and endangered species, and wildfire protection. Monitors public use and assists the public in utilizing various services and recreation opportunities on state lands. Maintains public facilities such as trails, roads, campgrounds, boat ramps, restrooms and other facilities for user groups on state lands. Operates and maintains other equipment for state lands management purposes such as road graders, dump trucks, loaders, etc.

Performs maintenance and construction activities on fixed facilities and equipment. Makes purchases of materials as needed.

Performs other related work as assigned.

Requirements

• INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY--ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES WILL BE CONSIDERED.
• 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.
• Submit a fingerprint card to the division with a current processing fee.
• 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.
• 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.
• ALL POSITIONS WITHIN THIS CLASS REQUIRE POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER LICENSE.
• The incumbent must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver License with tanker endorsement (CDL) within six (6) months of appointment.
• Occasional to moderate travel required.
• Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.
• The incumbent must live within 30 miles of the headquarters, which is located at 7050 Hwy 189 N, Baker, Florida, throughout employment in this position.
• Certificate of Compliance as Firefighter.
• Applicants who receive a job offer must pass: Pre-employment drug test in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Pre-employment comprehensive medical examination, Pre-employment physical fitness test
• Post employment – incumbents must pass: Reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug and alcohol testing provisions and the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse query requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulation, Title 49, Part 382, CFR, Annual medical examination (pulmonary function and blood pressure), Annual physical fitness test
• Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment in the position in accordance with Section 112.0455 F.S.
• Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
• Successful applicant with a current Commercial Driver’s License must pass a query of the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

• Forest fire prevention, detection, suppression and presuppression
• Providing technical forestry services and information to landowners and wood-using industry representatives
• Assisting with state lands management
• Presenting forestry educational programs
• Operates and maintains various kinds of equipment in the suppression of wildfires
• Investigates wildfire causes, gathers evidence, interviews witnesses, makes recommendations to supervisors, and issues Notification of Violations where appropriate
• Performs fire detection through ground patrol or tower staffing
• Investigates smoke complaints, conducts on site inspections of burn authorizations
• Intensifies public awareness of wildfires and wildfire damage through fire prevention programs presented in a variety of public forums
• Performs wildfire hazard mitigation work
• Performs in various capacities, as qualified, within the Incident Command System
• Completes the appropriate reports associated with wildfire management
• Responds to all-risk emergency incidents, as required
• Provides presuppression plowing and burning assistance to private landowners
• Provides technical forestry assistance under the supervision of a Forest Area Supervisor or professional Forester
• Assists in public lands management activities
• Monitors public use and assists the public in utilizing various services and recreation opportunities on state lands
• Maintains public facilities such as trails, roads, campgrounds, boat ramps, restrooms and other facilities for user groups on state lands
• Operates and maintains other equipment for state lands management purposes such as road graders, dump trucks, loaders, etc.
• Performs maintenance and construction activities on fixed facilities and equipment
• Makes purchases of materials as needed
• Performs other related work as assigned

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED