| Location | Harrison County, MS |
| Salary | $43,509.31–$53,500 Per Year |
Environmental/Natural Resources Specialist III
Salary
$43,509.31 - $53,500.00 Annually
Location
24 - HARRISON COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9410-0450-20260812harri
Department
0450 - MARINE RESOURCES
Opening Date
08/12/2026
Closing Date
8/17/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$43,509.31
Agency Maximum Salary
$53,500.00
Preferred Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 4-6 years of experience.
About the Agency
Located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in Biloxi, the MDMR manages all marine life, public trust wetlands, adjacent uplands and waterfront areas to provide optimal commercial, recreational, educational and economical uses of these resources that are consistent with environmental concerns and social changes. Our mission is to enhance, protect and conserve the states marine interests.
About the Position
This non-state service, time-limited position involves the planning and execution of all monitoring and research projects for the Shrimp and Crab Bureau of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR). Specific duties include shrimp and crab sampling, data management, monitoring of Mississippi's inter-jurisdictional fisheries, data collection and analysis to assist in opening and closing of Mississippi's shrimp season, outreach and cooperative work with recreational and commercial fishermen, writing grant applications and tidelands proposals for the continued research and effective management of Mississippi's marine fisheries, implementation of marine fisheries management recommendations and regulatory changes, and other duties as assigned by the Bureau or Office Director. Supervision may be exercised over subordinate technical staff, or the incumbent may functionally supervise a major program initiative. The work is subject to periodic review by an Environmental/Natural Resources Specialist Team Lead or a Bureau Director to whom the incumbent reports. This is a time-limited position.
What youll need to be Successful
The ideal candidate should have: knowledge of effective marine fisheries methods / techniques needed to collect data for fisheries management; knowledge of the environmental conditions that impact various marine habitats; skill in the use of marine vessel equipment including side scan and front view sonar, GPS, etc.; ability to identify the potential consequences that various fisheries management decisions may have on a particular fishery; knowledge of the most effective and accurate methods for the statistical analysis of various fisheries data; ability to work cooperatively with other marine fisheries agencies in the exchange of information both at the state and federal level; knowledge of fisheries regulations; skill in the use of computers to organize information which is needed for documentation; skill in writing concise and accurate technical reports alongside good verbal communication skills,; demonstrated ability to appropriately interact with a wide variety of people especially the seafood industry; and, ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion.
Characteristics of Work
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Health/Prescription Insurance
Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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How many years of relevant experience do you have?
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What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed?
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Employer State of Mississippi
Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone 601-359-1406
601-359-1406