Intermittent Worker

Overview

Job no: 510183
Position type:
Intermittent Worker
Department: 080100 - FWRC - Forestry

Location:

Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Categories:
Support Staff, Intermittent Worker
Position Open Date:
Jan 22 2026

Position Function: Work with a team to install, measure, monitor, collect and analyze samples from forests planted under the USDA CRP program in southeastern United States.

The Department of Forestry is one of three departments in the College of Forest Resources and the Forest and Wildlife Research Center at Mississippi State University. The University is in Starkville, a college town in northeast Mississippi.

Anticipated Appointment Date: February 2026.

The primary position responsibilities are measuring forest vegetation, collecting soil and biomass samples, processing and assisting with the processing and analysis of samples in the laboratory, and recording data with proper documentation. The position will be supervised in the field by the project’s Lead Research Technician or a graduate student. This position will involve overnight travel to visit research sites located in AL, AR, LA, MS and TN.

Must be able to schedule field work several weeks ahead of time and communicate availability for travel directly with Project Manager in timely fashion. Cumulative hours will not exceed 720.

Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all duties may be assigned to a position.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma.
• Experience:
  
  Relevant experience related to the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.
• Substitutions:
  An equivalent combination of related education and related experience may be considered for this position.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

• Experience with Forest Inventory.
• Experience with field forestry techniques and/or commensurate education in forestry.
• A B.S. in forestry or related subject completed or in-progress.
• Proficiency using a map and compass to navigate.

• Ability to drive long distances and spend long days in the field.
• Ability to work with others.
• Ability to walk long distances and carry 30+ pounds of gear.
• Knowledge of and use of MS Office.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Able to work independently in remote locations.

Frequent travel to AL, AR, LA, MS and TN with 1-3 overnight stays per week. Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., with one often to the point of being objectionable. Injuries may require professional treatment.

Please apply online jobs.msstate.edu. Please include a cover letter and resume.

January 29, 2026, until filled.

Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.

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