Forester I - Area 36

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Mississippi is seeking a Forester I for Area 36, responsible for fire management, timber management, and safety programs. This full-time role requires a Bachelor's Degree and offers a salary range of $40,000 to $50,450.40 annually.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience required.
• Licensure as a Registered Forester preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare county fire plans and train county crews in fire suppression.
• Supervise prescribed burns and manage firefighting equipment.

Skills

Integrity

Strong work ethic

Service orientation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Forester I - Area 36

State of Mississippi

Salary Range: $40,000.00 - $50,450.40 Annually

Location: 15 - Copiah County, MS

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 9393-0451-20250512COP

Agency: Forestry Commission

Opening Date: 05/12/2025

Application Deadline: 05/27/2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary: $40,000.00 - $50,450.40

About the Agency

The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) has been a leader in forest protection, management, and sustainability for 95 years. It manages approximately 19.2 million acres of forestland in Mississippi, providing expert management, protection, and information to keep these lands healthy and productive. For more information, contact Brooke Hanna, Human Resource Director, at [e-mail].

Position Overview

This position is based in Area 36, covering Claiborne, Copiah, and Jefferson counties. It is a first-level professional forestry role responsible for preparing county fire plans, training county crews in fire suppression, timber management, and safety, as well as preparing detailed forest management plans, marking timber, locating timber markets, supervising prescribed burns, and managing safety programs and firefighting equipment.

Qualifications

• Integrity and honesty, demonstrated through responsibility, confidentiality, and trustworthiness.
• Strong work ethic, including productivity, diligence, and adherence to rules and procedures.
• Service orientation, with a commitment to quality public service.

Preferred Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's Degree, 0-2 years of experience, and licensure as a Registered Forester. The agency prefers candidates who either have or will complete their Registered Forester licensure within the first year of employment.

Contact Information

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