Ops Equipment/Constr. Specialist - 42901760

Requisition No: 822778

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: OPS EQUIPMENT/CONSTR. SPECIALIST - 42901760

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 42901760

Salary: $17.38/Hourly

Posting Closing Date: 03/28/2024

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OPS EQUIPMENT/CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST

(BURN TEAM SUPERVISOR)

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

• OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY--

THIS IS A FULL-TIME TEMPORARY POSITION*

CONTACT:

Amanda Bailey 352-797-4118

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in building construction or engineering and one (1) year of experience in equipment maintenance, building maintenance or building construction.

Experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

In accordance with Florida Statute 633, any person employed in this class must:

• 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: 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:

The incumbent must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) within six (6) months of appointment. The Florida Forest Service will cover the majority of the cost associated with attaining the required CDL training and the initial CDL test when administered at an agency authorized CDL training center.

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. No employee shall obtain permanent status unless the Certificate is received.

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

NOTES:

Successful applicant with a current Commercial Driver's License must pass a query of the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

JOB DUTIES:

This position supervises 3 OPS Park Rangers within a prescribed burning team in a regional area. The supervisor is responsible for: fuel assessment; developing and implementing burning prescriptions to benefit ecosystem management; providing installation of fire breaks, or mowing wildland fuels along breaks, providing roller chopping to restore or enhance ecosystems, providing technical assistance to cooperating land management agencies and the public, ensuring team safety and team member training. Work is performed region wide and requires occasional travel away from home. Scheduled work hours for this position are four 10 hour days.

This position is responsible for developing and carrying out an active prescribed burning program to improve or maintain ecosystems dependent on burning. The supervisor must provide other activities to enhance the ability of land managers to perform prescribed burning or other activities to benefit ecosystems such as installing fire breaks, roller chopping scrub fuels, planting native species, and treatment of invasive exotic plants. This includes the regional coordination of prescribed burning with other Florida Forest Service employees, as well as other cooperating land management agencies and private land owners. They will coordinate activities and set priorities with designated supervisor for annual work plan. Maintain cooperation of local land management agencies and cooperators when conducting prescribed burning operations. Supervision duties include, but not limited to, preparing work schedules, recruitment, training and maintaining related documentations.

Responsible for administering approved budgeted funds and adhering to State of Florida travel rules and regulations. Responsible for coordinating logistics on work assignments (lodging, meals, etc.). Purchases equipment and supplies according to established State of Florida purchasing rules/polices, as needed.

Supervises daily maintenance and inspection of assigned team equipment and completes required maintenance records. Responds to All-Risk Emergency Incidents, based on qualifications and training, as required. Other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED POST - HIRE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) within six months of appointment.

• Completion of S-130/S-190/I-100 training courses within six months of appointment

• Certified Prescribed Burn Manager Certification within one year of appointment

• ATV Rider Safety Course within six months of appointment

The incumbent will be subject to pre-employment, post accident, reasonable suspicion and random drug testing provisions in accordance with Title 49 CFR, Part 382, Federal Highway Administration Rules, effective January 1, 1995.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida as an OPS employee is more than just a paycheck.

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*);

• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com;

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). For more information visit Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan (Does not apply to previous FRS Retirees);

• Flexible Spending Accounts; For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com;

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to People First at 877-562-7287 or go to: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees

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.

Nearest Major Market: Tampa