Forest Ranger I Area 22

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking Forest Ranger I in Sunflower County to join the Mississippi Forestry Commission. The role involves forest fire suppression duties, equipment maintenance, and firebreak construction across multiple counties in MS.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, CDL within a year, and pass a fitness test plus pre-employment drug screening. This is a full-time, on-site position with annual salary ranges reflecting MS state pay scales.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; CDL and fitness exam within 90 days of employment.
• CDL must be obtained within the first year of employment.
• Pre-employment drug screening is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a forest fire suppression crew member in an assigned area.
• Assist with maintenance of firefighting equipment and supplies.
• Construct and maintain firebreaks to protect forests.
• Assist with timber marking, loading and unloading of firefighting equipment.
• Use hand tools to suppress fires and maintain work centers.

Skills

Ecological knowledge

Fire management

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Problem solving

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

Forest Ranger I Area 22 in 67 - SUNFLOWER COUNTY, MS |

State of Mississippi

$30,000.00 - $42,219.77 Annually

Location

67 - SUNFLOWER COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9389-0451-20261007Sr

0451 - FORESTRY COMMISSION

Opening Date

10/13/2026

10/16/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$30,000.00

$42,219.77

About the Agency

This position is with the Mississippi Forestry Commission, with duties and responsibilities in the Bolivar, Grenada, Leflore, Sunflower, and Webster counties. If you have any additional questions about this position, please contact Garron Hicks at [e-mail].

First-level Ranger position accountable for serving as a forest fire suppression crew member in an assigned area of the state. The work involves serving as a crew member to prevent and suppress forest fires; assisting with the maintenance of firefighting equipment; constructing and maintaining firebreaks; assisting with timber marking, loading, and unloading of firefighting equipment; using hand tools to suppress fires; and maintaining work centers.

What you'll need to be Successful

To succeed in forestry, one needs hard and soft skills, including ecological knowledge, technological proficiency, forest inventory and measurement, fire management, effective communication, analytical thinking, problem-solving, adaptability, and empathy. These skills are crucial for navigating forestry challenges and contributing to forest preservation and management.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency. Employees must obtain their Commercial Drivers License and pass a fitness exam within 90 days of employment. Hiring agency preferred qualifications:A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required. Additionally, candidates must pass a walking fitness test and a pre-employment drug screening. Employees must possess or obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within the first year of employment.

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201