Salary: $30,531.32 – $42,856.28 Annually
Location : 45 – MADISON COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9025-0333-20230713ma
Department: 0333 – DRS-OFFICE OF DISABILITY DET SVCS
Opening Date: 07/14/2023
Closing Date: 7/21/2023 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $30,531.32
Agency Maximum Salary: $42,856.28
Preferred Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years of experience.
About the Agency: The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) is a state agency dedicated to helping Mississippians with disabilities to live and work independently. MDRS serves through four major programs: Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind (VRB), Office of Special Disability Programs (OSDP), and Disability Determination Services (DDS). Services also include support through Assistive Technology, the Office of Business Development and much more. It is the mission of MDRS to provide appropriate and comprehensive services in a timely and effective manner. Programs and services assist individuals with disabilities to gain employment, retain employment, and to live independently. MDRS is always looking for qualified and passionate employees to help fulfill its mission. To inquire about this position, please contact Tesha Thompson at careers@mdrs.ms.gov.
About the Position: This position is within the agency’s Office of Communication and will provide high-level administrative support to the Director of Communication. Principle responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:• Performs clerical and administrative tasks including drafting letters, memos, spreadsheets, and reports, including confidential information.• Arranges travel and accommodations for communication team.• Receives incoming communication on behalf of communication team, reviews contents, determines importance, and summarizes and/or distributes contents to appropriate staff.• Performs office tasks including maintaining records, ordering supplies, and performing basic bookkeeping.• Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies.• Liaises with MDRS staff to handle requests and queries for agency brochures, marketing resources and materials.• Contributes to team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.
What you’ll need to be Successful: Extensive knowledge of office administration, clerical procedures, and recordkeeping systems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail; Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Ability to function well in a high-paced environment. Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to learn new or updated software.
Characteristics of Work
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Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible 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 LeaveFull-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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- 1 year of experience
- 2 years of experience
- 3 years of experience
- 4 years of experience
- 5 years of experience
- 6 years of experience
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- 9 years of experience
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- More than 10 years
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What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed?
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- GED or High School Equivalency Diploma / High School Diploma
- 30 semester hours
- Associate’s Degree / 60 semester hours
- 90 semester hours
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- Specialist Degree
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