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:
Maintenance/Grounds Team Lead (Bienville WMA)
About this Position: This position is located in the Wildlife Bureau at the MS Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. This will be Maintenance and Ground Team Lead position working within the Wildlife Management Area Program, specifically Bienville WMA.
What You'll Need to be Successful: Position accountable for directing and overseeing a variety of facility, grounds, and specialized trade workers and contractors in the maintenance, operation and repair of state facilities, equipment, and grounds. Knowledge of equipment operation and facility upkeep is required along with the knowledge of managing wildlife habitat on Wildlife Management Areas.
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires 2-4 years of experience with 2-4 in semi-skilled work
- Salary: $36,617.78 (Annually)
- Open Date: 8/26/2025
- Closing Date: 9/12/2025 11:59 PM
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Environmental/Natural Resources Specialist I (Deer Program Biologist)
About this Position: This position is located in the Wildlife Bureau at the MS Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. This will be an associate biologist position working within the White-tailed Deer Program.
What You'll Need to be Successful: At this level, employees conduct surveys, investigations, and assessments; perform simple statistical analyses for initial interpretation; may prepare and review routine summaries and technical documents to ensure regulatory compliance; identify potential problem areas and issues; and contribute to developing solutions. This position will require field work and being familiar with working outdoors doing land management. This position will work within the White-tailed Deer Program and will work with Deer Management Assistance Program members and assist with management recommendations for each participant.
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-1 year of experience. **Agency Preferred Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in a Wildlife Biology/Natural Resource related field and zero (0) to one (1) year of experience.
- Salary: $41,446.05 (Annually)
- Open Date: 8/26/2025
- Closing Date: 9/12/2025 11:59 PM
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Fisheries Biologist - NE Region
About this Position: This is a fisheries biologist position in Northeast Mississippi (Tupelo, MS, Starkville, MS, Columbus, MS). Primary duties include assisting with fisheries management on public waters which involve population sampling, habitat surveys, analyzing and interpreting data, and managing aquatic vegetation. Other duties include providing technical guidance to private pond owners, assisting with youth fishing events, giving presentations, writing popular and scientific articles, and operating and maintaining equipment, such as boats and outboard motors.
What You'll Need to be Successful: This position will require technical knowledge and experience in freshwater fisheries management. The applicant should have good organizational skills, good computer skills, good time management skills, and have good written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 2-4 years of experience.
- Salary: $47,461.41 (Annually)
- Open Date: 9/12/2025
- Closing Date: 9/22/2025 11:59 PM
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Environmental/Natural Resources Biologist III (Herpetologist)
About this Position: This position is responsible for the planning, coordination, and management of a state-wide program on the ecology, conservation, and management of amphibians, reptiles, and their communities. This includes conducting advanced levels of basic and applied scientific research and maintaining the state herpetology collection according to recognized professional standards.
What You'll Need to be Successful: This position will require extensive field work in various weather conditions and will regularly consist of 10-12 hour days. During field season, this position will require overnight trips on a semi-weekly basis with hotel and meals provided during those trips. This position requires knowledge of the techniques and equipment used for monitoring reptiles and amphibians, including venomous species. When not in the field, this position will focus on the curation of the museum’s herpetological collection. This position is based out of the Museum of Natural Science and may also include duties as assigned including but not limited to: participating in various events, assisting with exhibit take down and set up, and helping with summer camp and other educational outreach.
Minimum Qualifications: A Master's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in wildlife/fisheries ecology/biology or in wildlife/fisheries conservation/management or a field of study defined by the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks; and Four (4) years of work experience directly related to the above-described duties. Directly related education above the Master's Degree and directly related experience may be substituted on an equal basis.
- Salary: $43,509.31 - $74,237.76 (Annually)
- Open Date: 9/4/2025
- Closing Date: 9/24/2025 11:59 PM
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