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Careers

If you’re interested in a rewarding career that serves your community and protects Mississippi’s natural resources, join our team at the Mississippi Forestry Commission.

Open Positions

Region 1

There are no openings at this time.

Region 2

Region 3

Forest Ranger I-Area 31

  • Duties and responsibilities in Issaquena, Madison, Sharkey, and Yazoo Counties. 
  • Full-Time – $30,000.00 – $36,071.27 Annually
  • Closes 1/6/2025

Forest Ranger I – Area 32 

  • Duties and responsibilities in Lauderdale, Newton, and Scott Counties. 
  • Full-Time – $30,000.00 – $36,071.27 Annually
  • Closes 1/6/2025

Forest Ranger I-Area 35 

  • Duties and responsibilities in Clarke and Jasper Counties.
  • Full-Time – $30,000.00 – $36,071.27 Annually
  • Closes 1/6/2025

Admin Support Specialist

  • State Office in Pearl
  • Full-Time – $33,600.00 – $48,510.00 Annually
  • Closes 1/6/2025

Region 4

Forestry Technician I – Area 44

  • Duties and responsibilities in Hancock, Lamar, and Pearl River Counties.
  • Full-Time – $37,000.00 – $42,856.26 Annually
  • Closes 1/10/2024

Forest Ranger I – Area 46 

  • Duties and responsibilities in George, Harrison, Jackson, and Stone Counties. 
  • Full-Time – $30,000.00 – $36,071.27 Annually
  • Closes 1/10/2024

Forester I-Area 43

  • Duties and responsibilities in Marion, Pike, and Walthall counties.
  • Full-Time – $40,000.00 – $50,450.40 Annually
  • Closes 1/10/2024

Forester II – Area 43

  • Duties and responsibilities in Marion, Pike, and Walthall counties.
  • Full-Time – $50,000.00 – $65,329.23 Annually
  • Closes 1/10/2024

The Mississippi Forestry Commission is always looking to hire Foresters, Forestry Technicians, and Forest Rangers. If you do not see an opening posted through the State Personnel Board, please contact the Regional Forester directly.

Regional Foresters Contact Information

Please Note:

  • All applications and/or transfers for Forester positions must include a copy of their current registered forester’s card with their application.
  • MFC employees requesting a transfer must submit applications through the requesting employee’s chain of command and then to the MFC Human Resources Department.

Job Descriptions for Forestry Positions

Forest Ranger I
First-level Ranger position accountable for serving as a forest fire suppression crew member in an assigned area of the state. Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency. Employees must obtain their Commercial Drivers License and pass a fitness exam.

Forest Ranger II
Second-level Ranger position accountable for serving on a forest fire suppression crew in an assigned area of the state. Serves as a lead worker over Ranger staff and as the primary field training officer for new rangers. Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency and 1-3 years of experience.

Forestry Technician I
First-level vocational Forestry position accountable for protecting, reforesting, and inventorying timber lands per Mississippi Forestry Commission regulations on private and public lands. May be responsible for assisting a forest fire suppression crew. Typically requires an Associate’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience.

Forestry Technician II
Second-level vocational forestry position is accountable for coordinating lower-level positions’ activities in preventing and suppressing forest fires. Typically requires an Associate’s Degree and 2-4 years of experience.

Forester I
First-level professional forestry position accountable for preparing county fire plans and training county crews in fire suppression, timber management, and safety work. Requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience and licensure as a Registered Forester.

Forester II
Second-level professional forestry position accountable for planning, organizing, and developing forest protection, forest management, and administrative services programs. Requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 2-4 years of experience and licensure as a Registered Forester.

Forestry Team Lead
First-level Supervisory forestry position accountable for directing a phase of a statewide forestry program. Employees at this level direct and review the work of lower-level positions. It requires a bachelor’s degree, five years of experience, and licensure as a registered forester.

Forestry Supervisor
Second-level supervisory forestry position accountable for directing a specific region of the statewide forestry program. Supervision at this level also requires these employees to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen. Requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 6+ years of experience and licensure as a Registered Forester.

For more detailed descriptions of the above forestry positions, see MSPB’s Forestry Job Descriptions.

Non-Forestry Related Jobs

The Mississippi Forestry Commission also has jobs in non-forestry categories, such as Public Outreach Officers, Office Support Personnel, Administrative Assistants, Dispatch Operators, IT, Human Resources, Payroll and Finance, Purchasing, Grant Coordinators, Pilots, Heavy Equipment Operators, Safety & Training Officers, Mechanics, and more. For more detailed descriptions of these positions, see MSPB’s Career Catalog.

How to Apply:

All applications to job openings at the Mississippi Forestry Commission should be submitted through the Mississippi State Personnel Board Website under the job seekers tab.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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