State Forester
Duties and Responsibilities: The state forester provides administrative direction for the overall operation of the Mississippi Forestry Commission. Under the guidance of a nine-member commission, the State Forester manages the agency to ensure that the mission, goals, and objectives of the Mississippi Forestry Commission are accomplished.
Mississippi Forestry Commission
Jackson, MS
Deadline: 2005/10/15
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Mississippi Forestry Commission
Title: State Forester
Location: Jackson, MS
Salary: Negotiable
Opening Date: August 15, 2005
Closing Date: October 15, 2005 or until the position is filled
Effective Employment Date: As soon as possible after the closing date
Duties and Responsibilities: The state forester provides administrative direction for the overall operation of the Mississippi Forestry Commission. Under the guidance of a nine-member commission, the State Forester manages the agency to ensure that the mission, goals, and objectives of the Mississippi Forestry Commission are accomplished.
Minimum Qualifications: At least one professional degree in forestry from a college or university accredited by the Society of American Foresters, the ability to become licensed and registered under the Mississippi Foresters Registration Law within the 2006 calendar year, and five years of professional forestry experience.
Interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications should submit a letter and complete resume' to the Chair of the Search and Screening Committee:
Mr. Richard Thoms
P.O. Box 261
Newton, MS 39345
Phone: 601.683.2572
Fax: 601.683.2573
The state of Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran states.
For more information, visit: http://www.mfc.state.ms.us/
