Systems Admin Specialist III

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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 Systems Admin Specialist III | Mississippi State Government Jobs page has loaded. Systems Admin Specialist III | 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 ® Systems Admin Specialist III Print Apply  Systems Admin Specialist III Salary $60,906.98 - $91,451.82 Annually Location 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9522-0681-20260109HDS Department 0681 - CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES Opening Date 01/09/2026 Closing Date 1/16/2026 11:59 PM Central Agency Minimum Salary $60,906.98 Agency Maximum Salary $91,451.82 About the Agency This opportunity is an IT System Admin Specialist III position with the Management Information Systems department within the MS Department of Child Protection Services. The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) is committed to protecting and nurturing Mississippi's at-risk children and families. MDCPS offers a variety of positions statewide, including social work positions providing case management services and working with potential foster families, supervisor positions providing clinical and administrative support, and agency support positions such as policy development, human resources, information technology, program management, training, and budgeting/finance. Working with MDCPS will give you the chance to make a life-changing difference for Mississippi's most vulnerable children and families. About the Position This role is performed by creating power forms that are requested from the field, and collaborating with the directors on what is needed for them to access the forms. These functions are needed as they expedite the forms electronically, so there isn't a need for a paper process. Smartsheet is a tracking tool that allows the end users to create a spreadsheet/link and track information that can be shared with multiple users with a simple click. What you'll need to be Successful Professional commitment and support to Field Operations staff is a priority. Efficient organizational, time management skills, and good oral/written communication skills are a must. Positive work morale. Ability to be flexible in thinking and problem-solving. Realistic expectations about the difficulty and challenges of the work. Ability to handle an often-unpredictable work environment. Willingness to learn and adapt to the environment, and to be a team player. Preferred Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 7-10+ years of IT experience with emphasis in multi-platform hardware and software systems and systems administration. Description Benefits Questions Characteristics of Work See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications 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 ac