Environmental/Natural Resources Specialist I Position Available In Harrison, Mississippi
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Environmental/Natural Resources Specialist I
Salary $39,510.00•$57,330.00 Annually Location 24•HARRISON
COUNTY, MS
Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9408-0471-20250327HAR Department 0471•ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Opening Date 03/27/2025 Closing Date 4/2/2025 11:59 PM Central Agency Minimum Salary $39,510.00 Agency Maximum Salary $57,330.00 Preferred Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-1 year of experience. 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 questions related to this position, please email Anna Godfrey at agodfrey@mdeq.ms.gov About the Position The individual selected for this position will perform compliance inspections, complaint investigations, site inspections, and other tasks to support water compliance efforts in the NRO. Perform other duties as directed. What you’ll need to be Successful Candidate should have basic knowledge of scientific principles and practices, and be able to follow established procedures and standards. Candidate should have good problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills. Candidate should have a clean driving record and be able to use equipment and tools. Professionalism, adaptability, dependability, and self-motivation are important.
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Characteristics of Work See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications Examples of Work First-level professional position that performs environmental/natural resources work that requires the application of basic scientific principles, practices, and techniques following established procedures and standards. At this level, employees conduct surveys, investigations, and assessments; perform simple statistical analyses for initial interpretation; may prepare and review routine summaries and technical documents to ensure regulatory compliance; identify potential problem areas and issues; and contribute to developing solutions. Minimum Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-1 year of experience. Employer
State of Mississippi
