Environmental/Natural Resources Specialist Manager

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Environmental/Natural Resources Specialist Manager

Salary

$85,000.00 - $95,000.00 Annually

Location

24 - HARRISON COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9413-0450-20251219Ha

Department

0450 - MARINE RESOURCES

Opening Date

12/22/2025

Closing Date

1/6/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$85,000.00

Agency Maximum Salary

$95,000.00

Preferred Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree and 8 or more years of experience.

About the Agency

Located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in Biloxi, the MDMR manages all marine life, public trust wetlands, adjacent uplands and waterfront areas to provide optimal commercial, recreational, educational and economical uses of these resources that are consistent with environmental concerns and social changes. Our mission is to enhance, protect and conserve the state's marine interests.

About the Position

This position will serve as the Marine Fisheries Office Director. The office is responsible for regulating all commercial and recreational saltwater fishing in the State of Mississippi and for providing protection, conservation and management over all marine aquatic life. The incumbent will coordinate, develop and implement marine fisheries management recommendations and regulatory changes through the Advisory Commission of Marine Resources.
Primary responsibilities include supervising administrative staff; managing budgets, expenditures, and procurement activities; coordinating personnel actions and ensuring compliance with applicable state regulations and agency requirements.
This position serves at the will and pleasure of the Executive Director.

What you'll need to be Successful

Successful interaction with members of other local, state, and federal regulatory entities, special interest groups, and the public, speaking before large and small groups and demonstrated ability to provide assistance to stakeholders is required. This position requires strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and effective communication with diverse audiences.
Broad-based knowledge of overall agency mission, policies and procedures, and specific knowledge of the marine fisheries and seafood industry of coastal Mississippi and the Gulf of America is required.

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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 accoun