FOREST RANGER - 42003734

About the position

The Forest Ranger position within the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services focuses on wildland firefighting and forest management. The role involves fire prevention, detection, suppression, and providing technical forestry services to landowners. The ranger will operate various firefighting equipment, conduct investigations related to wildfires, and engage in public education about fire safety. Additionally, the position requires responding to emergencies and assisting in the management of state lands.

Responsibilities

• Prevent, detect, and suppress wildfires.
• Provide technical forestry services and information to landowners.
• Operate and maintain firefighting equipment including trucks and bulldozers.
• Investigate wildfire causes and gather evidence.
• Conduct fire detection through ground patrol or tower staffing.
• Intensify public awareness of wildfires through educational programs.
• Perform wildfire hazard mitigation work.
• Assist in public lands management activities such as tree planting and timber marking.
• Maintain public facilities on state lands.
• Complete reports associated with wildfire management.
• Respond to all-risk emergency incidents as required.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• No convictions related to certification or perjury.
• Submit a fingerprint card for background check.
• Good moral character as determined by investigation.
• Good physical condition as determined by a medical examination.
• Non-user of tobacco products for at least one year prior to application.
• Possession of a valid driver license.

Nice-to-haves

• Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) within six months of appointment.
• Experience in wildland firefighting or forestry services.

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 (health, life, dental, vision).
• Retirement plan options with employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.