Forest Ranger I Area 25

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a vital role as a Forest Ranger I, where you'll play a crucial part in protecting and preserving forests. This full-time position involves working on a fire suppression crew to prevent and combat forest fires, ensuring the safety and health of our natural resources. You'll gain hands-on experience in firefighting, equipment maintenance, and forest management, all while contributing to the ecological balance of the region. If you're passionate about the environment and enjoy teamwork, this opportunity offers a rewarding path in public service and forestry management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must obtain Commercial Driver's License within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of a forest fire suppression crew.
• Assist in maintenance of firefighting equipment and fire breaks.

Skills

Ecological Knowledge

Technological Proficiency

Forest Inventory and Measurement

Fire Management

Effective Communication

Analytical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Adaptability

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma

Commercial Driver's License

Job description

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State of Mississippi

$30,000.00 - $40,990.08 Annually

Location

40 - LEAKE COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9389-0451-20250501leak

0451 - FORESTRY COMMISSION

Opening Date

05/07/2025

5/12/2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$30,000.00

$40,990.08

About the Agency

This position is with the Mississippi Forestry Commission, with duties and responsibilities in Neshoba, Leake, and Attala counties. If you have any additional questions about this position, please contact Dennis at [e-mail].

First-level Ranger position accountable for serving as a member of a forest fire suppression crew in an assigned area of the state. The work involves working as a member of a crew in preventing and suppressing forest fires, assisting in the maintenance of firefighting equipment, construction and maintenance of fire breaks, assisting in timber marking, loading and unloading firefighting equipment, using hand tools in suppressing fires, and maintaining work center

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 Driver's License and pass a fitness exam within 90 days of employment.

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Minimum 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.

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