Forestry Technician I - Area 36: Protect & Reforest

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

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.