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To whom it may concern: Currently, the Florida Forest Service has an Environmental Specialist III position open in the Forest Management Bureau. The advertisement closing date is 02/22/2021. https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/TALLAHASSEE-ENVIRONMENTAL-SPECIALIST-III-42003044-FL-32399/712375300/ ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE ***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY*** CONTACT: Danny Stevens, (850) 681-5871 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Forestry or related field and two (2) years of professional experience in forestry; or A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Forestry or related field and one (1) year of professional experience in forestry; or An associate degree in Forestry or related field and four (4) years of professional experience in forestry. Professional experience in forestry can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education. Requires possession of a valid Class E 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. * Work history, hours worked, and formal education fields 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: The anticipated minimum hiring salary for this position is $40,948.18 annually. JOB DUTIES: This is a highly responsible position in the Forest Management Bureau of the Florida Forest Service (FFS) requiring forestry experience, a thorough knowledge of the practice of forestry and a complete understanding of forest management programs. The incumbent in this position is responsible for the technical administration of all federal rural forestry programs. Specific duties and responsibilities include the administration of the Florida Forest Stewardship Program and any other programs associated with rural forestry. This includes development of operational procedures, training field personnel, maintaining liaison with cooperating agencies and United States Forest Service Program coordinators, managing program funds, generating publicity, and monitoring on-going activities and accomplishments. Provides rural forestry technical administration of all federal and state incentive programs designed to encourage private non-industrial forest landowners to actively manage their forest resources. This includes writing specifications for land treatment practices, collecting cost data to establish payment rates, and preparing quarterly claims for reimbursement and budget reports, as appropriate. The individual in this position serves as the FFS liaison to state and federal agencies that help administer these programs. Provides technical information and support for all rural forestry projects statewide. This includes guidance in providing technical assistance to landowners, maintaining records, securing the latest technical information and reviewing Forester training contracts. Supervises and directs the work of one Other Personal Services (OPS) Systems Project Analyst responsible for training and technical support of the FFS field staff on Geographic Information System (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS). 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. Monitors and analyzes the Accomplished Report System utilized by all county and Senior Foresters to document their project activities. Computer-generated records are summarized quarterly by the individual in this position and are used by the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Section to determine program accomplishments and set annual targets. Performs other related duties as assigned. Karen Lehnert Administrative Assistant Florida Forest Service Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Phone: (850) 681-5873 Fax: (850) 681-5808 Fax [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> The Conner Building 3125 Conner Boulevard Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650 www.FDACS.gov<http://www.fdacs.gov/> Please note that Florida has a broad public records law (Chapter 119, Florida Statutes). Most written communications to or from state employees are public records obtainable by the public upon request. Emails sent to me at this email address may be considered public and will only be withheld from disclosure if deemed confidential pursuant to the laws of the State of Florida. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= To view the FWFjobs archives or Join/Leave the list go to: http://listserv.utk.edu/archives/fwfjobs.html