Environmental​/Natural Resources Specialist

Environmental/Natural Resources Specialist I

Location:

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Salary: $33,600.00 Annually

Agency:
Mississippi Soil and Water Conservation Commission

In 1938, the Mississippi Legislature passed the Soil Conservation Law to combat a critical decline in soil resources caused by systemic land misuse. Recognizing the potential for ecological disaster, this legislation established the Mississippi Soil and Water Conservation Commission as a state agency and authorized the creation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts as legal subdivisions of state government. This framework ensures a coordinated, localized approach to preserving the state’s natural resources and agricultural productivity.

• Governance:
  Oversee the election and appointment processes for District Commissioners.
• Program Management:
  Facilitate the delivery and administration of state-funded cost-share programs.
• Public Engagement:
  Coordinate and lead outreach and educational initiatives to promote conservation awareness.

The successful candidate will possess a background in agricultural or natural resource management and a deep commitment to conservation. This role requires a highly organized professional capable of working independently, communicating effectively, and maintaining a proactive, solution-oriented approach to the state’s environmental challenges.

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-1 year of experience. Agency

Preferred Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources, or a related field, supplemented by zero (0) to one (1) year of professional experience. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite—specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint— is required to manage administrative tasks effectively.

State of Mississippi

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201