Admin Support Specialist

State of Mississippi; Florence (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Personal Leave

Sick Leave

Holidays

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking an Admin Support Specialist for Rankin County, MS. This position supports office operations, data entry, scheduling, and customer service within a state agency, providing essential clerical support in a government setting.

Employees enjoy extensive benefits including health and prescription insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid leave, holidays, retirement, and education reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Promotional opportunities within state government after six months of service.
• Experience levels are discussed in postings with ranges, and a high school diploma or equivalent is typically required.

Job description

Admin Support Specialist - Rankin County, MS

Health/Prescription Insurance

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

Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave

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

Tuition Reimbursement

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.

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.

How many years of experience do you have? (Refer to the job posting for an explanation of related experience.)

• No experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 5 years of experience
• 6 years of experience
• 7 years of experience
• 8 years of experience
• 9 years of experience
• 10 years of experience
• More than 10 years

* Required Question

What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed?

• None
• Mississippi Occupational Diploma (MOD)
• GED / High School
• 1 year / 30 semester hours
• Associate's Degree / 2 years / 60 semester hours
• 3 years / 90 semester hours
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Specialist Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Employer: State of Mississippi

Address: 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201