Forest Ranger I - Area 32

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

Job summary

The Mississippi Forestry Commission is seeking a Forest Ranger I for Area 32. This full-time position involves routine duties in fire suppression and management across Lauderdale, Newton, and Scott Counties, with a focus on maintaining forest health and preventing wildfires. Applicants should possess integrity, solid work ethics, and a commitment to public service.

Qualifications

• Requires a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within the first year.
• Must pass a PACK fitness test within the first 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preventing and suppressing forest fires.
• Maintain firefighting equipment and construct fire breaks.
• Work on timber marking and resource management.

Skills

Integrity

Work Ethic

Service Orientation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Job description

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State of Mississippi

$30,000.00 - $40,990.07 Annually

Location

51 - NEWTON COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9389-0451-20250604NN

0451 - FORESTRY COMMISSION

Opening Date

06/05/2025

6/20/2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$30,000.00

$40,990.07

About the Agency

Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) has been a leader in the protection, management, and sustainability of the state's forests for 95 years. The MFC provides expert management, protection, and information needed to keep Mississippi's approximately 19.2 million acres of forestland healthy, productive, and prosperous. For additional information contact Brooke Hanna, Human Resource Director, [e-mail].

This position is with the Mississippi Forestry Commission in Area 32 with duties and responsibilities in Lauderdale, Newton, and Scott Counties. This is routine work involved in 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, 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 centers. The work is performed under the general direction of a Forester. Direct supervision may be delegated to a Forestry Technician or other superior.Examples of work performed in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following:Serves as a member on the fire control unit.Assists in loading and unloading tractors and other firefighting equipment.Assists in servicing equipment and making minor repairs.Serves as a member of a timber marking crew.Assists in the maintenance of work centers.Constructs and maintains fire breaks.Assists in plowing fire lines.Assists in improving timber stands and other resource management practices.Assists in information and education programs.Assists in locating tracts using a county road map and following central dispatch directions.Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.

What you'll need to be Successful

Integrity and Honesty: Demonstrates a sense of responsibility and commitment to the public trust through statements and actions. Models and demonstrates high standards of integrity, trust, openness, and respect for others. Demonstrates integrity by honoring commitments and promises. Demonstrates integrity by maintaining necessary confidentiality. Work Ethic: Is productive, diligent, conscientious, timely, and loyal. Conscientiously abides by the rules, regulations, and procedures governing work. Service Orientation: Demonstrates a commitment to quality public service through statements and actions.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency. Employees must have or obtain their Commercial Drivers License within the first year and pass a PACK fitness test within the first 90 days of employment.

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