Assistant Chief-Forestry-Dacs - 42002036 (For Internal Agency Employees Only)

Requisition No: 831743

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: ASSISTANT CHIEF-FORESTRY-DACS - 42002036 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 42002036

Salary: $51,320.27 - $90,000.04

Posting Closing Date: 06/27/2024

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ASSISTANT CHIEF OF FORESTRY - 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*

CONTACT:

John Raulerson, 850-681-5800

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in forestry and (4) four 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 (3) three 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, requirements under Florida Statute 633 must be met. NOTE: THE INCUMBENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE PRESCRIBED NUMBER OF HOURS OF FIRE RECRUIT TRAINING WITHIN THE PROBATIONARY PERIOD.

Requires 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:

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. Responds to and serves as Incident Commander on large fires. Serves as an instructor participating in live fire exercises for trainees. This position assists in the direction of all activities of the Bureau of Forest Protection of the FFS. The position is responsible for the work planning and evaluation of the bureau staff, formulating policies and procedures and assisting in the development and administration of the bureau budget. Responsibilities also include monitoring statewide wildfire conditions and ensuring resource readiness. 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 FFS and department policies and procedures.

Directs the development, implementation, and evaluation of multi-year work plans for all bureau programs. Directs bureau personnel activities, including performance monitoring and evaluations, and disciplinary actions when necessary. Assists in budget preparation and administration. Represents the Bureau Chief, when absent, in all bureau transactions, including staff meetings, purchasing approval, signing correspondence, personnel actions, and representation with other agencies and outside groups.

Communicates with District and Center Managers on matters related to Forest Protection Bureau program operations, fire resource readiness, and interagency cooperation. Directs bureau staff in periodic field evaluations of bureau programs. Serves as bureau representative at the scene of large, complex fire operations.

Assists the Bureau Chief in preparing reports and correspondence to field personnel, landowners, fire departments, and other agencies. Formulates and recommends administrative policies and procedures related to Forest Protection Bureau programs.

Assists in the review and analysis of Florida Statutes 590, Florida Administrative Code 5I-2 and 62-256, the Federal Clean Air Act, and other local, state, and federal laws and regulations with impact on bureau programs and operations. The incumbent of this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60L-36.003, Florida Administrative Code.

Administers the Forest Protection Bureau's emergency response programs, including the Fire Readiness Level Plan, dispatching of the fire suppression resources, and aerial suppression and operations plans.

Serves as Officer-in-Charge on a rotating basis with primary supervision over the FFS' fire resources. Responsible for handling other fire emergencies or disaster response requests as required. This position is to be fire certified under Chapter 633, Florida Statutes, in order to assume command of firefighters on the fire ground.

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:

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.