Forestry Technician (Timber Sale Administration)

Forest Service; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, Region 8, Mississippi (Jackson, MS) seeks a Timber Sale Contracting Officer at GS-12 to oversee all timber sales and integrated resource timber contracts on the Forest.

Open to qualified candidates with substitution education considerations. Applications close 2026-10-28. Salary range $74,678–$116,362 per year. For more information, contact Brian Jackson at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• See above for substitution qualifying education.

Responsibilities

• The duties are at the GS-12 grade level.

Job description

This position is located in Region 8 on the National Forests of Mississippi in Jackson, MS and serves as the Timber Sale Contracting Officer for all timber sales and integrated resource timber contracts on the Forest. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Brian Jackson at [e-mail]. USDA Employees: Please refer to the Next Steps section.

Key Responsibilities

The duties are at the GS-12 grade level.

Requirements & Education

See above for substitution qualifying education.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Forest Service, Department of Agriculture.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $74678 – $116362/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.