Meteorologist Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is hiring a Meteorologist in Hinds County, MS. The salary ranges from $44,315.04 to $68,738.67 annually. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and 2-4 years of experience. Responsibilities include validating air quality data, performing quality control, generating reports, and maintaining standard operating procedures. Contact Anna Godfrey at agodfrey@mdeq.ms.gov for more information.
Job Description
Meteorologist
Salary $44,315.04
- $68,738.67 Annually Location 25
- HINDS
COUNTY, MS
Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9409-0471-20250506HDS Department 0471
- ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Opening Date 05/06/2025 Closing Date 5/13/2025 11:59 PM Central Agency Minimum Salary $44,315.
04 Agency Maximum Salary $68,738.67 Preferred Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 2-4 years 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 more information contact Anna Godfrey at agodfrey@mdeq.ms.gov. About the Position
- Review and validate air quality data collected from MDEQ’s air monitoring network for criteria pollutants
- Perform quality assurance and quality control for air quality data sets and certify annually
- Generate necessary reports involving monitoring data
- Review equipment/instrument certification records for data validation
- Write and/or maintain up-to-date standard operating procedures
- Provide or assist with site/monitor setup, equipment calibration and maintenance, and Regional Office Staff training
- Other miscellaneous duties related to air monitoring What you’ll need to be Successful A successful candidate will possess a strong analytical mindset and meticulous attention to detail, crucial for validating complex air quality datasets and performing rigorous QA/QC procedures.
They will have excellent technical writing skills for generating clear reports and maintaining accurate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The ability to understand monitoring equipment principles, review certification records effectively, and communicate clearly for training and support purposes is essential. Must be proactive, organized, and reliable individual comfortable working both independently on data tasks and collaboratively to support field operations.
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