Salary: $90,730.50 - $112,146.87 Annually
Location : 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9386-0471-20241115HDS
Department: 0471 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Opening Date: 11/18/2024
Closing Date: 11/20/2024 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $90,730.50
Agency Maximum Salary: $112,146.87
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 more information contact Anna Godfrey at agodfrey@mdeq.ms.gov.
About the Position: • Manages activities for the division that include the development and drafting of environmental permits.• Manages activities for the division that include effective and appropriate enforcement actions.• Assists in the management of the Clean Water State Revolving Program.• Assists in the management of the Wastewater Operators training program.• Develops and manages strategic plans and budgets for the division.• Assist in the management of applicable federal grants.• Provide technical assistance to MDEQ's stakeholders.• Ensure adequate opportunities for staff training.
What you'll need to be Successful: This candidate should have technical knowledge of municipal and/or commercial wastewater collection and treatment systems. Candidate must have excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with senior management, consultants, program staff and contractors. The candidate needs to be able to adapt quickly to situations, identify problems and propose solutions. The candidate should have the ability to embrace new ideas and effectively use adaptive management to prioritize work and respond to needs of the program.
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree, a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer from the Mississippi State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, 7+ years of engineering experience, and 1-2 years of supervisory experience.
Characteristics of Work See for information regarding this classifications
Examples of Work Managerial position accountable for planning, organizing, budgeting, allocating resources for moderate to complex projects and reviewing assigned engineering resources functions and staff. The primary focus of positions at this level is on the management of other managerial and supervisory staff. Incumbents at this level have managerial and technical accountability for the overall results of the assigned organizational units. Accountable for developing plans for the assigned organizational units and for delegating the achievements of objectives to the relevant teams. Identifies, allocates, reorganizes and provides necessary resources to achieve organizational objectives. Manages and engages in effective people management activities such as recruitment, training, development, and performance management.
Minimum QualificationsTypically requires a Bachelor's Degree, a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer from the Mississippi State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, 7+ years of engineering experience, and 1-2 years of supervisory 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 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 nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement ProgramsThe State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred CompensationState agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit UnionAll state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition ReimbursementMany state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and TrainingThe Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional OpportunitiesEmployees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career LaddersMany job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed?
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Do you possess a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer from the Mississippi State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors?
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How many years of engineering experience do you have?
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How many years of supervisory experience do you have?
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