Forestry Technician II

This position falls under the state classification system. For more details, visit MSPB Careers.

Benefits

• Health/Prescription Insurance: Eligible employees may enroll in the state’s health and prescription program with options for single or family coverage and affordable co-payments. More details at Know Your Benefits.
• Wellness Benefits: Annual benefits for certain wellness and health promotion services with first-dollar coverage and no deductible.
• Life Insurance: Eligible employees receive term life insurance coverage equal to two times their annual salary, up to a maximum of $100,000. More details at Life Insurance Choices.
• Optional Insurances: Discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance may be available through many agencies.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax spending accounts for childcare and unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing state and federal tax liability.
• Paid Personal and Sick Leave: Full-time employees accrue approximately 18 days of personal leave and 12 days of sick leave annually, usable after one month of employment.
• Military Leave: Up to 15 days of paid leave per year for military training, in accordance with federal law.
• Holidays: Up to 10 paid holidays annually.
• Retirement Programs: Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution plan with vesting after 8 years of employment. Both employee and agency contribute. More details at PERS.
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary retirement savings plans available. More information at Deferred Compensation.
• State Credit Union: Eligibility to join the Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union for special savings and borrowing plans. Contact: 601.948.8191.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Opportunities for higher education reimbursement in fields such as medical, nursing, accounting, and business/administration.
• Career Development and Training: Access to management and administrative certification programs, professional development courses, technical training, and professional organization memberships.
• 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.

Qualifications

Select the highest level of education and years of experience you have completed:

• Education (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
• Years of experience:
  • None
  • 1 year
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 years
  • 6 years
  • 7 years
  • 8 years
  • 9 years
  • 10 years
  • More than 10 years