Forest Ranger II - Area

Forest Ranger II
- Area 45

Location:

56 - PERRY COUNTY, MS

State:
Mississippi

Employment:
Full-Time

Job Number: PRY1

Agency: 0451 - FORESTRY COMMISSION

Opening Date: 06/09/2026

Final date to receive applications: 6/17/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Salary: $33,000.00 - $44,679.18 Annually

Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) has been a leader in the protection, management, and sustainability of the state's forests for 100 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.gov.

The Mississippi Forestry Commission is recruiting for a Forest Ranger II, working title Forest Ranger II
- Area 45, with duties and responsibilities in Forrest, Greene, and Perry Counties, Mississippi. This is a second‑level ranger position responsible for serving on a forest fire suppression crew in an assigned area of the state. The position performs work related to forest fire prevention and suppression, maintenance of firefighting equipment, construction and maintenance of fire breaks, timber marking assistance, and general maintenance of assigned work centers.

The incumbent will assist with loading and unloading tractors and other firefighting equipment, servicing equipment and making minor repairs, using hand tools to suppress fires, plowing fire lines, and supporting timber stand improvement and other resource management practices. This position also serves as a lead worker over ranger staff and as the primary field training officer for new rangers. The incumbent may assist with information and education programs and locate assigned tracts using county road maps, dispatch directions, and other available resources.

Work is performed under the general direction of a Forester. Direct supervision may be delegated to a Forestry Technician or other designated supervisor. Additional duties include performing related or similar work as required or assigned.

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.

Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent and one (1) to three (3) years of relevant experience. Hiring agency’s preferred qualifications: experience related to forestry, fire suppression, equipment operation, resource management, or other related outdoor field work. Employees must possess, or be able to obtain, a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within the first year of employment. Candidates must also successfully complete a walking fitness test and a pre‑employment drug screening.

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201