Forestry Technician I - Area 36

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking a Forestry Technician I for Area 36 in Copiah County. The role focuses on protecting, reforesting, and inventorying timberlands in accordance with Mississippi Forestry Commission regulations.

The position is full-time and reports to the Area Forester over Area 36. May support a forest fire suppression crew; requires strong integrity, work ethic, and service orientation.

Qualifications

• Integrity and honesty; commitment to public trust and confidentiality.
• Strong work ethic; diligent, timely and loyal.
• Service orientation; focus on quality public service.

Responsibilities

• Protect, reforest, and inventory timberlands per Forestry Commission regulations.
• Collaborate with federal agencies on land designations and layouts.
• Advise landowners on proper forestry practices; assist forest fire suppression crew if needed.

Skills

Integrity and honesty

Strong work ethic

Service orientation

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Forestry Technician I - Area 36 in 15 - COPIAH COUNTY, MS | GovernmentJobs.com page has loaded.

State of Mississippi

$37,000.00 - $50,161.32 Annually

Location

15 - COPIAH COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9391-0451-20260909C

0451 - FORESTRY COMMISSION

Opening Date

09/14/2026

9/18/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$37,000.00

$50,161.32

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 MS Forestry Commission and is responsible for Area 36, which consists of Claiborne, Copiah, and Jefferson Counties. Incumbent will report to the Area Forester over Area 36. This is a first-level vocational Forestry position accountable for protecting, reforesting, and inventorying timberlands in accordance with Mississippi Forestry Commission regulations on private and public lands. Jobs at this level collaborate with federal agencies on forest land designations and critical area layouts and contact landowners giving advice on proper forestry management practices such as tree planting, timber stand improvement, and establishment of fire lanes. May be responsible for assisting a forest fire suppression crew.

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 as associate’s degree and 0-2 years of experience. Hiring agency preferred qualifications: New Hires must either have their Commercial Driver's License or obtain a CDL within the first year of employment and pass a fitness test (Pack) within 90 days of employment.

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Employer State of Mississippi

Address 210 East Capitol Street

Suite 800

Jackson, Mississippi, 39201