State Parks Careers
Careers in this field are dedicated to providing safe, family-oriented outdoor recreational and educational experiences to Mississippi's residents and visitors to our beautiful state parks. In this field, a person may find career opportunities in park management, construction, skilled crafts, maintenance, park security, food service, historical interpretation and housekeeping. Seasonal general service job opportunities are available, primarily through the parks system. Anyone seeking these positions should apply directly to the park where employment is sought.
Current Opportunities
- Park Worker IV - (Forrest County)
Deadline to apply for this postion - Wednesday June 05, 2013
Incumbents in this occupational class are responsible for and may supervise a wide variety of activities related to park operations, including maintenance, park security, house keeping, food service, or clerical work. Instructions received are largely confined to matters of general policy and allow for individual initiative and program planning. Supervision is exercised over subordinate park employees and is received from the Park Manager or Assistant Park Manager.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED);
AND
Experience:
Three (3) years of experience in work related to the described duties.OR
Education:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to fifteen (15) years.
Click Here To Apply . . . - Park Worker IV (Hancock County)
Deadline to apply for this postion - Wednesday June 05, 2013
Incumbents in this occupational class are responsible for and may supervise a wide variety of activities related to park operations, including maintenance, park security, house keeping, food service, or clerical work. Instructions received are largely confined to matters of general policy and allow for individual initiative and program planning. Supervision is exercised over subordinate park employees and is received from the Park Manager or Assistant Park Manager.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED);
ANDExperience:
Three (3) years of experience in work related to the described duties.OR
Education:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to fifteen (15) years.
Click Here To Apply . . . - Park Manager III (Lee County)
Deadline to apply for this postion - Wednesday June 05, 2013
This is administrative and supervisory work in coordinating and directing the operation of a state park. Incumbents in positions allocated to this occupational classification series are responsible for supervision of an assigned park within the state park system with a variety of facilities and exercise authority over the entire staff of that park. Supervision is received from the District Manager or other administrative superior.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in management, recreation and parks administration, or a related field;
AND
Experience:
Three (3) years of experience in work related to the duties;
OR
Education:
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in management, recreation and parks administration, or a related field,
AND
Experience:
Four (4) years of experience in work related to the duties;
OR
Education:
Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED),
AND
Experience:
Eight (8) years of experience in work related to the duties.
Substitution Statement
Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED), related education and related experience may be substituted on an equal basis. - Park Assistant Manager IV - (Grenada)
Deadline to apply for this postion - Wednesday June 05, 2013
This is administrative and supervisory work in assisting the Park Manager of a state park in the overall operation of the facility. Work includes organizing and supervising park work crews. Supervision is exercised over subordinate employees and the incumbent works under the direct supervision of the Park Manager.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in management, recreation and parks administration, or a related field;
OR
Education:
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in management, recreation and parks administration, or a related field,
AND
Experience:
One (1) year of experience in work related to the duties;
OR
Education:
Graduation from a standard four year high school or equivalent (GED),
AND
Experience:
Five (5) years of experience in work related to the duties.
Substitution Statement:
Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED), related education and related experience may be substituted on an equal basis.
Click Here To Apply . . . - Park Assistant Manager III - (Tishomingo)
Deadline to apply for this postion - Wednesday June 05, 2013
This is administrative and supervisory work in assisting the Park Manager of a state park in the overall operation of the facility. Work includes organizing and supervising park work crews. Supervision is exercised over subordinate employees and the incumbent works under the direct supervision of the Park Manager.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in management, recreation and parks administration, or a related field;
AND
Experience:
Six (6) months of experience in work related to the duties.
OR
Education:
Graduation from a standard four year high school or equivalent (GED),
AND
Experience:
Four (4) years and six (6) months of experience in work related to the duties.
Substitution Statement
Graduation from a standard four year high school or equivalent (GED), related education and related experience may be substituted on an equal basis.
Click Here To Apply . . . - Equipment Mechanic Master
Deadline to apply for this postion - Wednesday June 05, 2013
This is skilled and supervisory level mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of a wide variety of diesel, gasoline, and steam powered engines and equipment. Supervision is exercised over mechanics in lower classifications. Work is performed under the general supervision of the physical plant director.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
Any combination of vocational training or experience related to the described duties equivalent to five (5) years.
Click Here To Apply . . . - Facilities Maint Manager
Deadline to apply for this postion - Wednesday June 05, 2013
This is supervisory work in the direction of skilled workers involved in repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment, and in maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utility systems within a state governmental complex. Duties include inspection of installations and repairs performed by subordinate facility maintenance personnel, projections of estimated expenditures necessary for project completion, and preparation of monthly reports delineating recommended improvements in operational efficiency of staff. Supervision is received from a Facilities Maintenance Superintendent or administrative superior and is exercised over lower-level subordinate personnel.
Experience/Educational Requirements:
Education:
Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED).
AND
Experience:
Five (5) years of experience related to the above described duties, one (1) of which must have been as a Facilities Maintenance Supervisor or the equivalent in at least one of the following fields: plumbing, carpentry, electrical works, electronics, plastering, painting, air conditioning/refrigeration, heating equipment, or general maintenance and repair. - Facilities Maint Repair II
Deadline to apply for this postion - Wednesday June 05, 2013
This is skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair of facilities, buildings, equipment, and fixtures. Incumbents in this occupational class perform skilled maintenance repair tasks in a specified field, assign duties, and inspect work of subordinates. Supervision is exercised over facilities maintenance personnel of a lower classification. Supervision is received from a Facilities Maintenance Supervisor or Manager or administrative superior.
Experience/Educational Requirements:
Education:
Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED).
AND
Experience:
Three (3) years of experience in at least one of the following fields: plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical work, electronics, plastering, air-conditioning/refrigeration, heating equipment, or general maintenance and repair.
OR
Experience:
One (1) year of successful experience as a Facilities Maintenance Repairer I.
Click Here To Apply . . .
