MS Museum of Natural Science (Conservation Educator) Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi

MS Museum of Natural Science (Conservation Educator) 
Salary $43,509.31 Annually Location 25 – HINDS

COUNTY, MS

Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9410-0460-20250303hi Department 0460 – DWFP-WILDLIFE

AND FISHERIES

Opening Date 03/06/2025 Closing Date 3/10/2025 11:59 PM Central Agency Minimum Salary $47,767.87 Agency Maximum Salary $55,680.27 Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree and 4-6 years of experience. About the Agency The mission of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is to conserve and enhance Mississippi’s wildlife, fisheries, and parks, provide quality outdoor recreation, and engage the public in natural resource conservation. For questions about this position, please call

MDWFP HR

at 601-432-2400 About the Position Located at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, this herpetologist position would be responsible for planning, coordination, and management of a state-wide program on the ecology, conservation and management of amphibians, reptiles, and their communities. This includes conducting advanced levels of basic and applied scientific research and maintaining the state herpetology collection according to recognized professional standards. What you’ll need to be Successful This position will require extensive field work in various weather conditions and will regularly consist of 10-12 hour days. During field season, this position will require overnight trips on a semi-weekly basis with hotel and meals provided during those trips. This position requires knowledge of the techniques and equipment used for monitoring reptiles and amphibians, including venomous species. When not in the field, this position will focus on the curation of the museum’s herpetological collection.

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