Administrative Support Specialist (Office of the State Fire Marshal)

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi, Office of the State Fire Marshal, is hiring an Administrative Support Specialist in Hinds County, MS. The role provides diverse support functions, with a strong emphasis on confidentiality and interagency liaison.

Compensation ranges from $36,000 to $47,239.92 annually and the position is full-time in Jackson, MS. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication and organizational skills, plus proficiency in computers and time management.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, organization, computer and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personnel support, general accounting, maintenance of files and records, and approval of requisitions for payment of operating expenses.
• Assist administrative support supervisors in coordinating agency programs and communications, and represent the agency to the public.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Computer skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

High School Diploma

Job description

Administrative Support Specialist (Office of the State Fire Marshal) in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$36,000.00 - $47,239.92 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9026-0500-20261009HDS

0500 - INSURANCE DEPARTMENT

Opening Date

10/12/2026

10/19/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$36,000.00

$47,239.92

What you'll need to be Successful

Excellent communication, organization, computer and time management skills.

The mission of the Mississippi Insurance Department is to impartially enforce the laws and regulations enumerated in Mississippi Code Ann. Section 83-1-1 et seq., thereby creating an environment conducive to a competitive marketplace for the sale of insurance products and services while providing the State's citizens with the maximum amount of consumer protection. Our aim is to create the highest degree of economic security, quality of life, public safety, and fire protection for the State's citizens at the lowest possible cost. To accomplish this mission, we are committed to providing assistance to our customers in a timely, caring, and ethical fashion.

About the Position

This position is assigned to the MS State Fire Marshal's Office - a division of the MS Insurance Department.Professional-level Administrative Support incumbents at this level are accountable for a variety of support service functions such as personnel support; general accounting; maintenance of files and records; and approval of requisitions for payment of operating expenses. Assists administrative support supervisors in the administration of agency programs and operations in the coordination of communications internally and externally, and in representing the agency to the public. The employee performs work exercising a high degree of confidentiality essential in the execution of assigned duties. The work involves frequent contact with various public and private groups and officials for the purpose of exchanging non‑routine information as well as for interpreting rules and regulations. Independent decision-making is exercised in all facets of this work, including the dissemination of confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree, or High School Diploma or equivalent, and 4-6 years of experience.

Address

• 210 East Capitol Street
• Suite 800
• Jackson, Mississippi, 39201