Forester I - Area 26

State of Mississippi employment offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.

Benefits

• Health/Prescription Insurance: Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments.
• Wellness Benefits: Annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage and no deductible.
• Life Insurance: Term life insurance policy with coverage equal to two times the employee’s annual salary (up to $100,000).
• Optional Insurances: Discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance at many agencies.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax accounts for childcare and unreimbursed medical expenses.
• Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave: Full-time employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave and 12 days of sick leave annually, accruing after one month of employment.
• Military Leave: 15 days per year for military training, in accordance with federal law.
• Holidays: Up to 10 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement Programs: Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees vest after 8 years of employment, with contributions from both the employee and agency.
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary retirement savings plans available.
• State Credit Union: Eligibility to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union, offering special savings and borrowing plans.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Opportunities for higher education in fields such as medical, nursing, accounting, and business/administrative programs.
• Career Development and Training: Access to management and administrative certification programs, professional development courses, technical training, and membership in professional organizations.
• Promotional Opportunities: Eligibility for internal promotions after 6 months of service, provided minimum qualifications are met.
• Career Ladders: Salary increases based on competency attainment, subject to agency funding availability.

Requirements

• Years of experience (select one):
  • No experience
  • 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
• Highest level of education completed (select one):
  • 8th grade
  • 9th grade
  • 10th grade
  • 11th grade
  • GED or High School Equivalency Diploma / High School Diploma
  • 30 semester hours
  • Associate's Degree / 60 semester hours
  • 90 semester hours
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Specialist Degree
  • Doctorate Degree
• Licensed as a Registered Forester:
  • Yes
  • No