Environmental/Natural Resources Specialist I

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Environmental/Natural Resources Specialist I

Salary

$39,510.00 - $57,330.00 Annually

Location

36 - LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9408-0471-20260410LAF

Department

0471 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Opening Date

04/10/2026

Closing Date

4/22/2026 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

Perform compliance inspections, complaint investigations, site inspections, and other tasks to support compliance efforts in the solid waste and waste tire programs at 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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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 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 LeaveIn 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. HolidaysEmployees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our na