Forest Ranger I – Area 13 Position Available In Prentiss, Mississippi

Forest Ranger I

• Area 13 
  Salary $30,000.00
• $40,990.07 Annually Location 59
• PRENTISS

COUNTY, MS

Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9389-0451-20250310PRN Department 0451

• FORESTRY

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Opening Date 03/10/2025 Closing Date 3/17/2025 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 Alcorn, Prentiss, and Tishomingo 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.

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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