Emergency Management Officer I - Grants Management Specialist

Emergency Management Officer I
- Grants Management Specialist in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Position:
Emergency Management Officer I
- Grants Management Specialist

This listing closes on 8/17/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada).

Employer:

State of Mississippi

Salary: $31,111.11 - $43,740.67 Annually

Location:

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: HS

Department: 7210 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Opening Date: 08/07/2026

Closing Date: 8/17/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary: $31,111.11 Agency Maximum Salary: $43,740.67

Our mission at the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is to safeguard Mississippi and its citizens by fostering a culture of preparedness, executing timely response during disaster, and quickly restoring quality of life post event. Emergency Management is a comprehensive approach for administering and governing efforts in mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.

This is a time limited position (NS-14). The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is recruiting for a Non-State Service and Time-Limited position as a Grants Management Specialist within the Office of Mitigation located in Byram, MS. This position assists communities in developing project applications that enhance their resilience to all hazards and promote community-wide resiliency. It ensures that mitigation project applications consider environmental requirements at the earliest possible stage.

• Compliance and oversight of grant applications for Hazard Mitigation Grant Assistance programs.
• Provides information and technical assistance to eligible sub-recipients, including education and engagement with other state agencies, federally recognized tribal governments, and local communities.
• Responsible for monitoring and overseeing procurement, conducting compliance reviews, conducting site inspections, and submitting eligible applications to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
• Receiving, reviewing, analyzing, reconciling, and processing financial documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with the federal awarding agency's rules and regulations.
• This position continuously researches the latest guidance to ensure that potential projects meet all requirements.

Please note this position is with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and ALL MEMA’s positions can be called back to work outside the standard work schedule. A drug screen and background check may be required for hires and promotions. Additionally, a credit check may be conducted for individuals responsible for financial, human resources, and information technology matters.

• Must have knowledge of federal grants and federal regulations;
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail;
• Sound judgment and efficient problem-solving skills;
• Organized and have excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Able to work independently and under pressure;
• Excellent computer skills;
• Proficient in Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree OR graduation from high school or equivalent and 0-2 years of experience.

• Health/Prescription Insurance Eligible 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 Benefits Employees 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 Insurance All 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 Insurances Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts Many 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.
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