Forestry Technician I – Area 26 Position Available In Winston, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: Forestry Technician I - Area 26 position with the Mississippi Forestry Commission offers a salary range from $37,000 to $48,700. This full-time role requires an Associate's Degree and 0-2 years of experience. Responsibilities include protecting, reforesting, and inventorying timber lands, collaborating with federal agencies, and advising landowners on forestry management practices. Contact Dennis Dauterive at ddauterive@mfc.ms.gov for more information.
Job Description
Forestry Technician I
- Area 26
Salary $37,000.00 - $48,700.31 Annually Location 80
- WINSTON
COUNTY, MS
Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9391-0451-20250506WIN Department 0451
- FORESTRY
COMMISSION
Opening Date 05/06/2025 Closing Date 5/27/2025 11:59 PM Central Agency Minimum Salary $37,000.00 Agency Maximum Salary $48,700.31 Preferred Qualifications Typically requires as Associate’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience. About the Agency This position is with the Mississippi Forestry Commission, with duties and responsibilities in Winston, Noxubee, and Kemper counties. If you have any additional questions about this position, please contact Dennis Dauterive at ddauterive@mfc.ms.gov. About the Position First-level vocational Forestry position accountable for protecting, reforesting, and inventorying timber lands under 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, advising 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 To succeed in forestry, one needs hard and soft skills, including ecological knowledge, technological proficiency, forest inventory and measurement, fire management, effective communication, analytical thinking, problem-solving, adaptability, and empathy. These skills are crucial for navigating forestry challenges and contributing to forest preservation and management.
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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
Address
210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
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