Basin Coordinator
Salary
$56,862.75 - $90,847.95 Annually
Location
25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9411-0471-20261112H
Department
0471 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Opening Date
11/12/2026
Closing Date
11/19/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$56,862.75
Agency Maximum Salary
$90,847.95
Preferred Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 4-6 years of experience.
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 Lindsey Tortorich at ltortorich@mdeq.ms.gov.
About the Position
The individual selected for this position will perform a variety of duties: 1) Develops, manages, and coordinates environmental programs within the Basin Management & Non-point Source Branch. 2) Supervises projects, teams, and/or staff to complete the work of the Basin Management & Non-point Source Branch 3) Serve as the Basin Coordinator for the Pearl River, Big Black River, and South Independent Streams drainage basins. 4) Manage sub-grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and program budgets. 5) Direct stakeholder outreach and communication efforts with resource agency partners (local, state, and federal agencies, IHL, NGO, and SMEs) participating in the Basin Management Approach. 6) Develops and manages watershed implementation and education/outreach projects funded through Section 319 grants. 7) Coordinates resource agency partners to build consensus, direct funds, identify watershed priorities, leverage resources, identify opportunities to reduce impacts from non-point source pollution. 8) Effectively performs special duties as directed. This is a Non-State, TIME-LIMITED (14) position.
What youll need to be Successful
Candidate needs to adapt quickly to situations, identify problems and propose solutions, and effectively communicate with resource agency partners. Can embrace new ideas and work effectively both independently and in a team environment. Has good writing and computer skills. Effective use of adaptive management to prioritize work and respond to needs of partners. Ability to interact with partners and stakeholders, manage projects, oversee actions of sub-grantees, and coordinate work of large inter-agency teams.
Characteristics of Work
See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications
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.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
Full-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 Leave
In 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.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The 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 Compensation
State 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 Union
All 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 Reimbursement
Many 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 Training
The 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 Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many 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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How many years of related experience do you have? (Refer to the job posting for an explanation of related experience.)
Required Question
Employer State of Mississippi
Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone 601-359-1406
601-359-1406
| Location | Hinds County, MS |
| Salary | $56,862.75–$90,847.95 Per Year |
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