FORESTRY OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR - 42002576 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Requisition No: 884578

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: FORESTRY OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR - 42002576 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42002576

Salary: $61,213.62 - $87,152.78

Posting Closing Date: 10/13/2026

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FORESTRY OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR

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:

Tom Hopkins, (850) 681-5986

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma and seven (7) years of professional, administrative or supervisory forestry experience; or

A bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university with a major in forestry and three ( 3 ) years of professional, administrative, or supervisory forestry experience; or

A master's degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university with a major in forestry and two ( 2 ) years of experience as described above.

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: THE INCUMBENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE PRESCRIBED NUMBER OF HOURS OF FIRE RECRUIT TRAINING WITHIN THE PROBATIONARY PERIOD.

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:

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

Occasional to moderate travel required.

Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

This is an administrative/planning/supervisory position serving as the Aviation Operations Administrator responsible for flight operations with the aviation section of the Forest Protection Bureau. This includes training, safety, purchasing, cost accounting, direct supervision, coordination, recruitment of flight operations personnel.

The incumbent is responsible and accountable for managing budget/dollars/resources (staff, vehicles, computers, cell phones, etc.) of any assigned programs in an efficient and accountable manner. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that assigned program areas have operational procedures and processes which result in accountability and compliance with Florida Forest Service (FFS) and department policies and procedures.

Plans and directs the daily flight operations of FFS pilots and aircraft. Monitors wildfire conditions and activity. Communicates current and anticipated aircraft needs to the Aircraft Maintenance Administrator for maintenance planning purposes. Insures pilot staffing and readiness for wildfire and non-emergency aircraft operations. Coordinates priorities with the Aviation Manager. Directs and evaluates the work of direct report pilots. Coordinates work with Field Operations pilots and their respective supervisors.

Plans, coordinates, documents and participates in the training of pilots and flight support personnel to deliver safe, efficient and cost-effective aircraft operation to support the mission of the FFS.

Writes specifications, gathers bids, requests purchase orders, administers contracts, inspects and approves work completion for aircraft operations provided by vendors. This includes contract helicopters, airplanes, pilot services; training; and flight monitoring and operations support equipment.

Analyzes written and computer data products to assess aircraft readiness, response, use and costs. Uses these assessments to make operational adjustments for greater efficiency and prepares development of long-term and short-term operational plans.

The incumbent is expected to collect data to evaluate current and potential problem areas in flight operations and regulation, and research solutions based upon FAA rules, federal and state laws and regulations, and department policies. Evaluates existing and new technology for use in flight operations. Makes recommendations for action to FFS and department senior managers for high level decision making regarding aviation equipment and operations.

Attends informational meetings and training sessions. Maintains liaison with vendors, other fire aviation operations, military and manufacturers to ensure the highest standards of flight operation are met.

Performs related work as required.

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 (http://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:

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.