Forestry Technician I: Field & Timberland Management

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

Job summary

State of Mississippi seeks a Forestry Technician I for Area 35, covering Clark, Jasper, and Smith Counties in Mississippi. The role involves protecting, reforesting, and inventorying timberlands per forestry regulations while coordinating with federal partners and advising landowners on best practices.

The position requires an associate degree with 0-2 years’ experience; CDL or CDL within the first year and a 90-day fitness test are preferred. Apply via MSPB Careers.

Qualifications

• Typically requires an associate’s degree and 0-2 years of experience.
• 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 within 90 days.
• See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classification.

Responsibilities

• Protecting, reforesting, and inventorying timberlands in accordance with Mississippi Forestry Commission regulations on private and public lands.
• Collaborate with federal agencies on forest land designations and critical area layouts.
• Contact landowners giving advice on proper forestry management practices such as tree planting and timber stand improvement.
• Establishment of fire lanes and potential assistance to a forest fire suppression crew.

Skills

Integrity

Work Ethic

Service Orientation

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

State of Mississippi seeks a Forestry Technician I for Area 35, covering Clark, Jasper, and Smith Counties in Mississippi. The role involves protecting, reforesting, and inventorying timberlands per forestry regulations while coordinating with federal partners and advising landowners on best practices.

The position requires an associate degree with 0-2 years’ experience; CDL or CDL within the first year and a 90-day fitness test are preferred. Apply via MSPB Careers.