Forestry Technician I – Area 46 Position Available In Harrison, Mississippi

Forestry Technician I

• Area 46 
  Salary $37,000.00
• $42,856.26 Annually Location 24
• HARRISON

COUNTY, MS

Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9391-0451-20250306HAR Department 0451

• FORESTRY

COMMISSION

Opening Date 03/06/2025 Closing Date 3/20/2025 11:59 PM Central Agency Minimum Salary $37,000.00 Agency Maximum Salary $42,856.26 About the Agency Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) has been a leader in the protection, management, and sustainability of the state’s forests for 95 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, shanna@mfc.ms.gov About the Position This position is with the MS Forestry Commission and is responsible for Area 46, which consists of George, Harrison, Jackson, and Stone Counties. Incumbent will report to the Area Forester over Area 46. 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.

• Agency Preferred Qualifications:

  An Associate’s Degree in Forestry 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 (Pack) within 90 days of employment.

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Characteristics of Work See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications Examples of Work First-level vocational Forestry position accountable for protecting, reforesting, and inventorying timber lands 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 land owners 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. Minimum Qualifications Typically requires an Associate’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience. Employer
State of Mississippi