Are you interested in the field of resource conservation? The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) offers a variety of career opportunities. All are dedicated to, or support, the conservation of Mississippi's natural resources and the enhancement of outdoor recreation. These jobs require varied levels of education and experience.
Current openings at MDWFP include:
Accountant III (Grants Division)
About this Position: The employee will be responsible for overseeing the agency’s appropriated budget and serving as a key liaison between various bureaus to ensure timely and accurate disbursement of funds. This role includes tracking expenditures and encumbrances to ensure alignment with approved budgets, identifying variances, and providing recommendations for corrective actions or reallocations as needed. The employee will also prepare and present detailed budget reports to leadership and serve as the primary point of contact for all budget-related matters across agency bureaus.
What You'll Need to be Successful: At this level, the professional will have an extensive knowledge in multiple processes and systems including a working knowledge of the Mississippi Accountability System for Government Information and Collaboration (MAGIC), Office 365: Word, Excel, Outlook, and OneDrive, as well as the ability to communicate verbally and in writing. The employee will be expected to work 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 4-5 years of experience and/or appropriate certification. Agency preferred qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business and 4-7 years of experience and/or appropriate certification in related discipline. Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
- Salary: $56,345.82 (Annually)
- Open Date: 8/14/2025
- Closing Date: 8/22/2025 11:59 PM
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Assistant Park Manager (Clarkco State Park)
About this Position: This position involves administrative and supervisory responsibilities at Clarkco State Park in Clarke County. It includes oversight of the park’s overall operations, with a focus on organizing and supervising park work crews. The position is responsible for directing subordinate employees to ensure the efficient daily operation and maintenance of park facilities. This role reports directly to the Park Manager.
What You'll Need to be Successful: An exceptional work ethic that includes integrity, honesty, discipline, responsibility, and accountability is essential. Employees must exhibit professional customer service and communication skills when dealing with the public, management, and subordinates. Supervisory Skills: Employees must possess excellent time management, delegation, multi-tasking, and organizational skills. Proficiency in forward planning, strategic thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution, and decision making is necessary. The ability to motivate and mentor subordinates is also important. A working knowledge of basic office tools, the ability to maintain records, and the capability to prepare reports are required. Employees must also have a clear understanding of Agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. Technical Skills: Employees should have knowledge of parks and grounds operations and maintenance, as well as familiarity with the use and care of tools and equipment used in the work. They must demonstrate the ability to perform parks and grounds maintenance and use tools and equipment effectively.
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience.
- Salary: $41,469.12 (Annually)
- Open Date: 8/12/2025
- Closing Date: 8/29/2025 11:59 PM
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