Salary: $40,000.00 - $57,330.00 Annually
Location : 83 - STATEWIDE, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9393-0451-20241217SW
Department: 0451 - FORESTRY COMMISSION
Opening Date: 12/23/2024
Closing Date: 1/6/2025 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $40,000.00
Agency Maximum Salary: $57,330.00
About the Agency: This job is with the Mississippi Forestry Commission, which has duties and responsibilities in Mississippi's North West F.I.A. region. For more information about this position, please contact Chris Hinton at chinton@mfc.ms.gov or (601) 433-6152.
About the Position: This is a time limited position. Responsibilities include but are not limited to collecting FIA field data on Forest Inventory & Analysis plots, collecting Fell Tree studies data, and helping with Timber Production Output surveys. This position is 90% fieldwork located outside. It will require the successful candidate to travel overnight 50%-60% of the time until the candidate becomes certified with an FIA certification plot administrator by the USFS at the end of the 3 months of working for the Mississippi Forestry Commission.
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:Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Forestry, 0-2 years of experience as a Forester or Forester Trainee, licensure as a Registered Forester, and a valid driver's license. It is preferred that the candidate reside in the North West Mississippi region.
Characteristics of Work See for information regarding this classifications
Minimum Qualifications Requires a Bachelor's Degree and 0-2 years of experience and licensure as a Registered Forester.
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 as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military LeaveIn accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
HolidaysEmployees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement ProgramsThe State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred CompensationState agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit UnionAll state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition ReimbursementMany state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and TrainingThe Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional OpportunitiesEmployees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career LaddersMany job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed from an accredited four-year college or university?
- None
- GED / High School
- 1 year / 30 semester hours
- Associate's Degree / 2 years / 60 semester hours
- 3 years / 90 semester hours
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Specialist's Degree
- Doctorate's Degree
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How many years of experience do you have?
- None
- 1 year of experience
- 2 years of experience
- 3 years of experience
- 4 years of experience
- 5 years of experience
- 6 years of experience
- 7 years of experience
- 8 years of experience
- 9 years of experience
- 10 years of experience
- More than 10 years
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Do you possess a Licensure as a Registered Forester?
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