State of Florida
OPS FORESTRY SUPERVISOR I - 42903066
State of Florida, Fort Myers, Florida, United States, 33916
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Requisition Information Requisition No: 866383 Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services Working Title: OPS FORESTRY SUPERVISOR I - 42903066 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 42903066 Salary: $18.00/Hourly Posting Closing Date: 01/13/2026
Contact Michael Weston, (239) 220-2404, or Amanda Horney, (239) 690-8015
Minimum Requirements
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university majoring in forestry, natural resource management, or outdoor recreation, with two years of related experience; or
A master's degree from an accredited college or university majoring in forestry, natural resource management, or outdoor recreation, with two years of related experience and one year of forestry experience.
Experience described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.
Attention Candidates
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.
Additional Requirements
Occasional to moderate travel required.
Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other types of incidents requiring travel, as needed.
Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
Job Duties Manages and directs overall public recreation program at Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest and Picayune Strand State Forest. Supervises recreation staff, plans and directs the management of State Forest resources, facilities, and public use under existing rules and operating policies to provide optimum levels of administration, resource management, visitor services, interpretation, protection and maintenance.
Personnel responsibilities include scheduling, administering supervision, discipline, training, employee performance evaluations and maintaining related documentation. Ensures that assigned personnel (Career Service, OPS, and Volunteers) are trained and utilized to accomplish overall responsibilities of their positions.
Provides a high level of customer service, emphasizing the safety and well-being of all forest visitors. Enforces all provisions of DACS 5I-4. Coordinates the issuance of special use permits, issuance of reservations, and special events with Recreation and Operations staff. Evaluates public use recreation activities to measure site and or vegetative deterioration and recommends plans to correct or mitigate the damage.
Responsible for the maintenance and construction of recreation facilities. Ensures preventive maintenance schedules and repairs are completed on all assigned motor vehicles and equipment. Identifies maintenance needs for recreation facilities and coordinates repairs.
Prepares budget requests, provides for effective and efficient expenditure of budget funds, supervises the collection of fees and is responsible for implementing established policies for fiscal control and accountability. Conducts routine audits. Responsible and accountable for managing budget/dollars/resources (staff, vehicles, computers, 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 Florida Forest Service and department policies and procedures.
Performs other related work as assigned, which may include the handling of revenue.
Benefits
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).
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.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Government Administration
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Requisition Information Requisition No: 866383 Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services Working Title: OPS FORESTRY SUPERVISOR I - 42903066 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 42903066 Salary: $18.00/Hourly Posting Closing Date: 01/13/2026
Contact Michael Weston, (239) 220-2404, or Amanda Horney, (239) 690-8015
Minimum Requirements
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university majoring in forestry, natural resource management, or outdoor recreation, with two years of related experience; or
A master's degree from an accredited college or university majoring in forestry, natural resource management, or outdoor recreation, with two years of related experience and one year of forestry experience.
Experience described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.
Attention Candidates
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.
Additional Requirements
Occasional to moderate travel required.
Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other types of incidents requiring travel, as needed.
Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
Job Duties Manages and directs overall public recreation program at Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest and Picayune Strand State Forest. Supervises recreation staff, plans and directs the management of State Forest resources, facilities, and public use under existing rules and operating policies to provide optimum levels of administration, resource management, visitor services, interpretation, protection and maintenance.
Personnel responsibilities include scheduling, administering supervision, discipline, training, employee performance evaluations and maintaining related documentation. Ensures that assigned personnel (Career Service, OPS, and Volunteers) are trained and utilized to accomplish overall responsibilities of their positions.
Provides a high level of customer service, emphasizing the safety and well-being of all forest visitors. Enforces all provisions of DACS 5I-4. Coordinates the issuance of special use permits, issuance of reservations, and special events with Recreation and Operations staff. Evaluates public use recreation activities to measure site and or vegetative deterioration and recommends plans to correct or mitigate the damage.
Responsible for the maintenance and construction of recreation facilities. Ensures preventive maintenance schedules and repairs are completed on all assigned motor vehicles and equipment. Identifies maintenance needs for recreation facilities and coordinates repairs.
Prepares budget requests, provides for effective and efficient expenditure of budget funds, supervises the collection of fees and is responsible for implementing established policies for fiscal control and accountability. Conducts routine audits. Responsible and accountable for managing budget/dollars/resources (staff, vehicles, computers, 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 Florida Forest Service and department policies and procedures.
Performs other related work as assigned, which may include the handling of revenue.
Benefits
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).
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.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Government Administration
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