| Location | Jackson, MS |
| Salary | $61,980.40–$99,024.26 Per Year |
Restoration Project Manager
Salary
$61,980.40 - $99,024.26 Annually
Location
25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9383-0471-20260904HS
Department
0471 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Opening Date
09/04/2026
Closing Date
9/15/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$61,980.40
Agency Maximum Salary
$99,024.26
About the Agency
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is responsible for protecting the state's air, land, and water. Our mission is to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of present and future generations of Mississippians by conserving and improving our environment and fostering wise economic growth through focused research and responsible regulation. For more information contact Anna Godfrey at agodfrey@mdeq.ms.gov.
About the Position
This is a time limited position (NS-14). Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, budgets, and performance measures. Coordinate implementation activities across multiple state agencies, divisions, programs, contractors, and community partners. Monitor grant expenditures, obligations, and financial activity in coordination with fiscal and grants-management staff. Ensure grant activities comply with applicable federal laws, regulations, funding-agency requirements, state policies, and award terms and conditions. Track grant deliverables, performance indicators, reporting deadlines, and required documentation. Coordinate preparation and submission of federal financial, programmatic, and performance reports. Identify potential risks, compliance issues, delays, and barriers to successful grant implementation and develop corrective actions. Maintain comprehensive grant records, including award documents, amendments, correspondence, reports, invoices, procurement documentation, and supporting records. Coordinate with federal awarding agencies regarding questions, amendments, extensions, budget revisions, monitoring activities, and other award requirements. Support or coordinate federal and state monitoring reviews, audits, desk reviews, and site visits. Review project progress and expenditures against approved grant budgets and work plans and recommend adjustments when necessary. Facilitate regular project meetings and communicate project status, risks, decisions, and action items to leadership and stakeholders. Provide technical assistance and guidance to state agencies and grant-funded partners regarding grant administration and compliance requirements. Develop management reports, dashboards, briefing materials, and presentations for executive leadership and other stakeholders. Ensure timely resolution of findings, deficiencies, and corrective-action items identified through monitoring or audit activities. Coordinate grant closeout activities, including final reporting, reconciliation of expenditures, disposition of equipment or property when applicable, and retention of required records. Perform other related duties as assigned.
What youll need to be Successful
Knowledge of federal grant administration, including applicable federal grant regulations and award requirements. Knowledge of project management principles, practices, and methodologies. Knowledge of budgeting, financial management, procurement, and contract administration. Ability to interpret and apply federal regulations, grant guidance, policies, and award terms. Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple grants, projects, and deadlines simultaneously. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to develop effective working relationships with federal agencies, state officials, program staff, contractors, and external stakeholders. Ability to monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions. Proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable project-management, reporting, and data-analysis tools. Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and professional reports and executive-level communications.
Preferred Qualifications
Environmental Engineer I: Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree, a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer from the Mississippi State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, and 0-3 years of engineering experience Project Manager II: Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience
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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 engineering 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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Do you possess valid certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer from the Mississippi State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors?
Required Question
Employer State of Mississippi
Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone 601-359-1406
601-359-1406