Assistant WMA Biologist

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Assistant WMA Biologist

Salary

$56,088.28 Annually

Location

83 - STATEWIDE, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9410-0460-20260116STW

Department

0460 - DWFP-WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES

Opening Date

01/16/2026

Closing Date

1/20/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$56,088.28

Agency Maximum Salary

$56,088.28

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a 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 more information about this position, please contact MDWFP HR at 601-432-2400.

About the Position

This position is located in the Wildlife Bureau at the MS Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. This will be an Assistant Wildlife Biologist/Supervisor position over the Southwest Wildlife Management Areas.

What you'll need to be Successful

Seasoned Professional Environmental/Natural Resources position that requires deep technical knowledge of an environmental/natural resources area or thorough knowledge of multiple areas and to interpret on a broad basis the principles, theories and concepts of a scientific specialty and regulatory requirements. Employees in these roles are usually regarded as a statewide expert in their area, known outside the boundaries of state government; influence standards at the agency, state, and national levels; prepare and review technical documents to ensure regulatory compliance; provide input and recommendations in legislation and rules. At this level, employees assist with technical leadership, developing and implementing strategies and procedures for the collection, analysis, and interpretation of environmental and natural resources data and information, designing research, and reviewing technical work of others. This position will require knowledge of wildlife management, infrastructure management and will be responsible for assisting management decisions on the Southwest WMAs. Knowledge of heavy equipment operation and maintenance will be a very important role of this position.

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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 BenefitsEmployees 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 InsuranceAll 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 InsurancesMany agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance. Flexible Spending AccountsMany 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