Forester I - Area 26

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Forester I - Area 26

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Forester I - Area 26

Salary

$40,000.00 - $59,049.90 Annually

Location

80 - WINSTON COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9393-0451-20260819win

Department

0451 - FORESTRY COMMISSION

Opening Date

08/25/2026

Closing Date

9/8/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$40,000.00

Agency Maximum Salary

$59,049.90

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 Garron Hicks at ghicks@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.
Agency preferred qualifications: Additionally, candidates must pass a walking fitness test and a pre-employment drug screening. Employees must possess or obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within the first year of employment.

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Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits. Wellness BenefitsEmployees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible. Life InsuranceAll eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices. Optional InsurancesMany agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance. Flexible Spending AccountsMany state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes. Paid Personal Leave and Sick LeaveFull-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used