Forester II – Area 43 Position Available In Lauderdale, Mississippi

Forester II

• Area 43
  
  Salary
  $50,000.00
• $74,237.76 Annually
  Location 46
• MARION

COUNTY, MS

Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9394-0451-20250605mari
Department
0451

• FORESTRY

COMMISSION

Opening Date
06/06/2025
Closing Date
6/20/2025 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$50,000.00
Agency Maximum Salary
$74,237.76
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 Mississippi Forestry Commission in Area 43, with duties and responsibilities in Marion, Pike, and Walthall Counties. Second-level professional Forestry position accountable for planning, organizing, and developing forest protection, forest management or administrative services programs. Jobs at this level prepare detailed forest management plans for landowners; mark timber; assist in locating timber markets; and supervise prescribed burning activities.
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
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 2-4 years of experience and licensure as a Registered Forester.

Agency preferred qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in forestry and 8+ years of experience and licensure as a Registered Forester, or complete Registered Forester Licensure during first year of employment.
Characteristics of Work
See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 2-4 years of experience and licensure as a Registered Forester.
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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