Forest Ranger I – Area 14 Position Available In Coahoma, Mississippi
Job Description
Forest Ranger I
- Area 14
Salary
$30,000.00 - $40,990.07 Annually
Location 14 - COAHOMA
COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9389-0451-20250228COA
Department
0451
- FORESTRY
COMMISSION
Opening Date
02/28/2025
Closing Date
3/7/2025 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$30,000.00
Agency Maximum Salary
$40,990.07
About the Agency
This position is with the Mississippi Forestry Commission, with duties and responsibilities in Coahoma, Panola, Quitman, and Tallahatchie Counties. If you have any additional questions about this position, please contact Ben Vanderford at bvanderford@mfc.ms.gov.
About the Position
First-level Ranger position accountable for serving as a forest fire suppression crew member in an assigned area of the state. The work involves working as a crew member in preventing and suppressing forest fires, assisting in the maintenance of firefighting equipment, construction and maintenance of fire breaks, assisting in timber marking, loading and unloading firefighting equipment, using hand tools in suppressing fires, and maintaining work centers.
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
Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency. Employees must obtain their Commercial Drivers License and pass a fitness exam within 90 days of employment.
Characteristics of Work
See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications
Examples of Work
First-level Ranger position accountable serving as a member of a forest fire suppression crew in an assigned area of the state. The work involves working as a member of a crew in preventing and suppressing forest fires, assisting in maintenance of firefighting equipment, construction and maintenance of fire breaks, assisting in timber marking, loading and unloading firefighting equipment, using hand tools in suppressing fires, and maintaining work centers.
Minimum Qualifications
Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency. Employees must obtain their Commercial Drivers License and pass a fitness exam within 90 days of employment.
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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