Forest Ranger I Area 25 Position Available In Leake, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: Forest Ranger I Area 25 with a salary ranging from $30,000.00 to $40,990.08 annually is a full-time position with the Mississippi Forestry Commission. Responsibilities include forest fire suppression, equipment maintenance, timber marking, and fire break construction. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, a Commercial Driver's License, and passing a fitness exam within 90 days of employment.
Job Description
Forest Ranger I Area 25
Salary $30,000.00•$40,990.08 Annually Location 40•LEAKE
COUNTY, MS
Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9389-0451-20250501leak Department 0451•FORESTRY
COMMISSION
Opening Date 05/07/2025 Closing Date 5/12/2025 11:59 PM Central Agency Minimum Salary $30,000.00 Agency Maximum Salary $40,990.08 About the Agency This position is with the Mississippi Forestry Commission, with duties and responsibilities in Neshoba, Leake, and Attala counties. If you have any additional questions about this position, please contact Dennis at ddauterive@mfc.ms.gov. About the Position First-level Ranger position accountable for 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 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 center 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 Driver’s License and pass a fitness exam within 90 days of employment.
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Characteristics of Work See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications 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
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