South Central WMA Biologist

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Opens in a new window Opens an external website Opens an external website in a new window This website utilizes technologies such as cookies to enable essential site functionality, as well as for analytics, personalization, and targeted advertising. Privacy Policy Accept Deny Non-Essential Manage Preferences Close Cookie Preferences For full functionality of this page it is necessary to enable JavaScript. Here are the instructions how to enable JavaScript in your web browser South Central WMA Biologist | Mississippi State Government Jobs page has loaded. South Central WMA Biologist | Mississippi State Government Jobs page has loaded. Skip to main content Click here or press any key to continue. Job Opportunities Menu Job Opportunities Sign In Saving... Account could not be created. Please fix the errors to continue. Sign In All fields are required Create an account Username or Email Password Sign In Forgot username | Reset password Sign in with GoogleSign in with Google. Opens in new tab Facebook Don't have an account? Create one. Already have an account? Sign In. User profile dropdown menu for Username Applications Inbox Profile Account Sign Out After clicking on this link you will be logged out and the page will be reloaded. Applications Inbox Profile Go to Background Investigation Account Sign Out After clicking on this link you will be logged out and the page will be reloaded. Welcome! Thanks for creating an account. Mississippi State Government Jobs powered by NEOGOV ® South Central WMA Biologist Print Apply  South Central WMA Biologist Salary $58,735.28 Annually Location 83 - STATEWIDE, MS Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9411-0460-20260112state Department 0460 - DWFP-WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES Opening Date 01/13/2026 Closing Date 1/30/2026 11:59 PM Central Agency Minimum Salary $58,735.28 Agency Maximum Salary $58,735.28 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 a Wildlife Biologist/Supervisor position over the South Central Wildlife Management Areas including Old River, Wolf River, Leaf River, Theodore Mars, Little Biloxi, and Marion County WMAs. 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 serve as 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 management decisions on the South Central WMAs. Knowledge of heavy equipment operation and maintenance will be a very important role of this position. Preferred Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 4-6 years of experience. Agency preferred qualifications: A Master's Degree is preferred but not required. Previous supervisory experience is preferred. Description Benefits Questions Characteristics of Work See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications Minimum Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 4-6 years of experience. 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