Forestry Technician I – Area 44 Position Available In Neshoba, Mississippi
Job Description
Forestry Technician I
- Area 44
Salary
$37,000.00 - $42,856.26 Annually
Location 55 - PEARL
RIVER COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9391-0451-20250306PRV
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 44, which consists of Hancock, Lamar, and Pearl River Counties. Incumbent will report to the Area Forester over Area 44. 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.
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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.
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
Address
210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone
601-359-1406
601-359-1406
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mississippi/default.cfm
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