Want a job making up to $80k? Here are 14 open state jobs on or near the MS Coast
Sometimes, the trick to finding a great job with the state of Mississippi is timing. These jobs were posted recently, but will close as early as June 4. See specific dates in each post.
Accountant I
- Mississippi Department of Corrections
- Greene County
- $36,624 to $40,286 annually
- Job post closes June 7
Preferred qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience. Agency Preferred Qualifications: Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access and Human Resources programs SPAHRS and MAGIC/Employee Central.
Benefit Program Associate I
- Department of Human Services - Economic Assistance/TANF
- Jackson County
- $24,000 annually
- Job post closes June 4
Preferred qualifications: Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency and 0-2 years of experience.
Social Services Specialist II
- South Mississippi Regional Center (Mississippi Department of Mental Health)
- Harrison County
- $44,100 - $47,216 annually
- Job post closes June 7
Agency preferred qualifications: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 1-3 years of experience. You must have a social worker’s license in the state of Mississippi and be eligible to drive a State of Mississippi vehicle. Submit proof of required education and MS State social worker’s license with application.
Correctional Officer I
- Mississippi Department of Corrections
- Greene County
- $36,720 - $39,245 annually
- Job post closes June 7
Minimum qualifications: Typically requires completion of high school curriculum at the 8th grade level; and 0-2 years of correctional or secure facility experience. Applicants to this position must be at least 18 years of age and shall have successfully completed the training program at the Mississippi Department of Corrections or the equivalent within another state, as approved by the Mississippi Department of Corrections. Employees in this job classification under the age of 21 shall be assigned to the posts designated as non-peace officer status posts.
Nutritionist
- Health Board
- Harrison County
- $43,509 annually
- Job post closes June 12
Preferred qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant discipline and 0-3 years of experience as a Nutritionist.
Agency preferred qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 12 to 20 college credits in nutrition courses.
Public Health Program Specialist I
- Health Board
- Pearl River County
- $31,111 annually
- Job post closes June 12
Preferred qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience.
Correctional Program Specialist II
- Mississippi Department of Corrections
- Leakesville, Greene County
- $31,111 - $42,777 annually
- Job post closes June 4
Preferred qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience. Applicants with High School diploma/GED or “some college” would need to submit a letter requesting experience to be considered in lieu of the education requirement. The letter should be emailed to MSPB once you have applied for the position. Send to: subpanel@mspb.ms.gov.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor
- Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
- Buccaneer State Park
- Hancock County
- $36,624 - $40,286 annually
- Job post closes June 4
Preferred qualifications: Typically requires 2-4 years of experience with 2-4 in semi-skilled work.
Agency preferred qualifications: 2-4 years of experience with 2-4 semi-skilled experience working with carpentry, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
Correctional Case Manager II
- Department of Corrections
- Leakesville, Greene County
- $33,600 - $36,367 annually
- Job post closes June 7
Preferred qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience. Applicants with High School diploma/GED or “some college” would need to submit a letter requesting experience to be considered in lieu of the education requirement. The letter should be emailed to MSPB once you have applied for the position. Send to: subpanel@mspb.ms.gov.
Correctional Case Manager I
- Department of Corrections
- Leakesville, Greene County
- $31,396 - $35,677 annually
- Job post closes June 4
Preferred qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of relevant experience. Applicants with High School diploma/GED or “some college” would need to submit a letter requesting experience to be considered in lieu of the education requirement. The letter should be emailed to MSPB once you have applied for the position. Send to: subpanel@mspb.ms.gov.
Social Services Supervisor
- Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Unit
- Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services
- Several positions throughout the state
- $57,778 - $77,806 annually
- Job post closes June 3
Agency preferred qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in social work, social services, psychology, educational psychology, sociology, nursing, criminal justice, counseling, marriage and family therapy, family studies, or a related field. and 3-5 years of experience, and 1-3 years of supervisory experience. Appointing authority may require a Master’s Degree. Will also require a Social Work License in the state of Mississippi.
Environmental/Natural Resources Specialist III
- Wildlife Bureau at the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
- Several positions throughout the state
- $43,509 - $48,937 annually
- Job post closes June 6
Preferred qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 4-6 years of experience.
Speech-Language Pathologist
- South Mississippi Regional Center
- Department of Mental Health
- Ellisville State School
- Harrison County
- $56,345 annually
- Job post closes June 7
Preferred qualifications: Requires state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Benefit Program Specialist I
- Mississippi Division of Medicaid
- Jackson County
- $29,500 - $31,396 annually
- Job post closes July 12
Preferred qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of experience or an Associate’s degree and 2-3 years of experience.
