Forestry Supervisor - Forest Management

Benefits

• Health/Prescription Insurance: Eligible employees may select 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 with vesting after 8 years of employment. Both employee and agency contribute.

• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary retirement savings plan opportunities.

• State Credit Union: Eligibility to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union with special savings and borrowing plans.

• Tuition Reimbursement: Opportunities for higher education reimbursement in fields such as medical, nursing, accounting, and business/administrative.

• Career Development and Training: Access to management and administrative certification programs, professional development courses, technical training, and professional organization memberships.

• Promotional Opportunities: Eligibility for promotional opportunities within state government after 6 months of service, provided minimum qualifications are met.

• Career Ladders: Salary increases based on competency attainment, subject to agency funding availability.

Requirements

• Education: Varies by position (options range from GED/High School to Doctorate’s Degree).

• Experience: Varies by position (options range from none to more than 10 years).

• Licensure: Some positions require licensure as a Registered Forester (Yes/No).