Finfish Scientist

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Finfish Scientist

Salary

$44,000.00 - $47,000.00 Annually

Location

24 - HARRISON COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9410-0450-20260112HN

Department

0450 - MARINE RESOURCES

Opening Date

01/14/2026

Closing Date

1/27/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$44,000.00

Agency Maximum Salary

$47,000.00

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 4-6 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 is a time limited position (NS-14). This is advanced senior level technical scientific work in the Finfish Bureau of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources with responsibility for providing scientific expertise in the area of marine fisheries management and regulation. The work involves summarizing and analyzing marine fisheries recreational and commercial data, as well as data collected by the fishery independent projects executed by the Finfish Bureau. The incumbent assists in planning the development and implementation of long and short-term goals and plans for numerous fishery dependent and independent projects including conducting cooperative programs with stakeholders for the continued research and effective management of Mississippi's marine fisheries. Supervision is received from a Biological Program Coordinator or Bureau 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. The incumbent provides functional supervision over the field activities of marine fisheries scientists and technicians, provides specialized training, and may provide line supervision in the absence of the supervisor. The work is performed with independence and requires considerable judgment and discretion.

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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