Forest Ranger II – Area 43

The Forest Ranger II position at Mississippi State Personnel Board involves working on a forest fire suppression crew in Missouri. Responsibilities include preventing and suppressing forest fires, maintaining firefighting equipment, and leading other rangers. A high school diploma and 1-3 years of experience are typically required. This is a full-time role.
Characteristics of Work

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Examples of Work

Second-level Ranger position accountable for serving on a forest fire suppression crew in an assigned area of the state. The work involves preventing and suppressing forest fires, maintenance of firefighting equipment, construction and maintenance of fire breaks, assisting in timber marking, loading and unloading firefighting equipment, using hand tools in suppressing fires, and maintaining work centers. Serves as a lead worker over Ranger staff and as primary field training officer for new rangers.

Minimum Qualifications

Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency and 1-3 years of experience.