Forest Ranger I - Area 43

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Forest Ranger I - Area 43

Salary

$30,000.00 - $40,990.07 Annually

Location

46 - MARION COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9389-0451-20260113Mn

Department

0451 - FORESTRY COMMISSION

Opening Date

01/13/2026

Closing Date

1/27/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$30,000.00

Agency Maximum Salary

$40,990.07

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 Pike, Walthall, and Marion Counties. This is routine work involved in 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, 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. The work is performed under the general direction of a Forester. Direct supervision may be delegated to a Forestry Technician or other superior.

Examples of work performed in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following:
Serves as a member on the fire control unit.
Assists in loading and unloading tractors and other firefighting equipment.
Assists in servicing equipment and making minor repairs.
Serves as a member of a timber marking crew.
Assists in the maintenance of work centers.
Constructs and maintains fire breaks.
Assists in plowing fire lines.
Assists in improving timber stands and other resource management practices.
Assists in information and education programs.
Assists in locating tracts using a county road map and following central dispatch directions.
Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.

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

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. Agency preferred qualifications:
A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required. Employees must possess or obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within the first year of employment. Additionally, candidates must pass a walking fitness test and a pre-employment drug screening

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