Forest Ranger I - Area 35

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

Job summary

Mississippi Forestry Commission in Clarke County, MS is seeking a Forest Ranger I - Area 35 to support forest protection and management efforts. This full-time position involves serving on a forest fire suppression crew across Clarke, Jasper, and Smith Counties, performing duties such as fire prevention, equipment maintenance, and timber marking under supervision.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, and the CDL must be obtained within the first year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or high school equivalency.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within the first year of employment.
• Pre-employment drug screening.
• Walking fitness test.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a member on the fire control unit.
• Assists in loading and unloading tractors and 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.

Skills

Integrity

Work Ethic

Service Orientation

Education

High School Diploma

CDL (Commercial Driver’s License)

Job description

Forest Ranger I - Area 35 in 12 - CLARKE COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$30,000.00 - $40,990.07 Annually

Location

12 - CLARKE COUNTY, MS

Contract

Full-Time

Job Number

9389-0451-20260930C

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 100 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 35 with duties and responsibilities in Clarke, Jasper, and Smith 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 obtain their Commercial Drivers License and pass a fitness exam within 90 days of employment. Hiring agency prefers:A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required. Employees must possess or obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within the first year of employment. Additionally, candidates must pass a walking fitness test and a pre-employment drug screening.

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