Forester I Area 26 Position Available In Winston, Mississippi

Forester I Area 26 
Salary $40,000.00•$57,330.00 Annually Location 80•WINSTON

COUNTY, MS

Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9393-0451-20250430wi Department 0451•FORESTRY

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Opening Date 05/06/2025 Closing Date 5/27/2025 11:59 PM Central Agency Minimum Salary $40,000.00 Agency Maximum Salary $57,330.00 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 professional Forestry position accountable for preparing county fire plans and training county crews in fire suppression, timber management, and safety work. Jobs at this level prepare detailed forest management plans for landowners, mark timber, assist in locating timber markets, and supervise prescribed burning activities. Jobs at this level also plan and administer safety programs, inspect and direct maintenance of fire-fighting equipment, and perform fire detection and suppression activities. 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. Preferred Qualifications Requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience and licensure as a Registered Forester.

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State of Mississippi
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210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
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