Salary: $44,315.04 Annually
Location : 71 – TISHOMINGO COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9177-0470-20230928TS
Department: 0470 – DWFP-PARKS AND RECREATION
Opening Date: 09/28/2023
Closing Date: 10/19/2023 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $44,315.04
Agency Maximum Salary: $44,315.04
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of experience.
About the Agency: To conserve and enhance Mississippi’s wildlife, fisheries, and parks and to provide quality outdoor recreation for all. For questions about this position, please contact MDWFP HR at 601-432-2400.
About the Position: This position is located at JP Coleman State Park in Iuka, MS. Duties will include administrative and supervisory work of the state park in the overall operation of the facility. Directs the general management of policy development, program planning, and coordination, and the evaluation of policy or organizational changes and new programs. Park Manager supervision includes hire recommendations; training; work planning, assignments, and review; and performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervision at this level also requires these employees to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen.
What you’ll need to be Successful: In order to be successful, this supervisory position requires employees to demonstrate the following: Soft Skills • Exceptional work ethic that includes integrity, honesty, discipline, responsibility and accountability. • Professional customer service and communication skills in dealing with the public, management, and subordinates. Supervisory Skills • Excellent time management, delegation, multi-tasking, and organizational skills. • Proficiency in forward planning, strategic thinking, problem solving/conflict resolution, and decision making. • Skillfulness in motivating and mentoring subrogates. • A working knowledge of basic office tools, maintaining records, and preparing reports • A clear understanding of Agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. Technical Skills • Knowledge of parks and grounds operations and maintenance. • Knowledge of the use and care of tools and equipment used in the work. • Ability to perform parks and grounds maintenance. • Ability to use tools and equipment effectively.
Characteristics of Work
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Minimum Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of experience.
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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What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed from an accredited four-year college or university?
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How many years of experience do you have?
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