Forest Ranger I - Area 37

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

Job summary

Mississippi Forestry Commission in Area 37 (Jones County, MS) is seeking a Forest Ranger I to join a fire suppression crew. Duties include preventing and suppressing fires, equipment maintenance, and constructing fire breaks across Covington, Jones, and Wayne Counties.

A High School Diploma or GED is required; a Commercial Driver's License must be obtained within the first year, plus a walking fitness test and pre-employment drug screening.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CDL must be obtained within the first year of employment.
• Walking fitness test and pre-employment drug screening are required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a member of the fire control unit.
• Assists in loading/unloading tractors and firefighting equipment.
• Assists in servicing equipment and making minor repairs.
• Serves as a member of a timber marking crew.
• Constructs and maintains fire breaks.
• Assists in plowing fire lines.
• Assists in information and education programs.

Skills

Integrity

Work Ethic

Service Orientation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

Forest Ranger I - Area 37 in 34 - JONES COUNTY, MS | GovernmentJobs.com page has loaded.

State of Mississippi

$30,000.00 - $40,990.07 Annually

Location

34 - JONES COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9389-0451-20261104JNS

0451 - FORESTRY COMMISSION

Opening Date

11/06/2026

11/20/2026 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 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 Resources Director, at [e-mail].

This position is with the Mississippi Forestry Commission in Area 37, with duties and responsibilities in Covington, Jones, and Wayne 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 of 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.
• Will learn to operate a bulldozer and transport
• 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 Driver's License and pass a fitness exam within 90 days of employment. — Hiring Agency Qualifications: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