Agriculture Market Specialist II

State of Mississippi; Indianola (MS); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi Agriculture Department seeks an Agriculture Market Specialist II in 67 - SUNFLOWER COUNTY, MS. This full-time, on-site role offers a salary of $43,509.31–$61,171.92 annually and is open from 10/13/2026 to 10/16/2026.

The successful candidate will perform regulatory, promotional, or assistive services for agricultural sectors statewide, with duties across animal health, plant industries, weights and measures, and grain warehousing.

Qualifications

• A successful candidate applies good judgement, is organized, pays close attention to details, meets deadlines, follows rules/policies/procedures, and promotes teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Seasoned professional position accountable for performing regulatory, promotional, or assistive services affecting agricultural or agribusiness industries in the state.
• Duties may be in areas such as animal health, plant industries, weights and measures, and grain inspection and warehousing.
• Duties at this level may include market development or promotion, facilitation of programs, or grants management.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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State of Mississippi

$43,509.31 - $61,171.92 Annually

Location

67 - SUNFLOWER COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

0558 - CORR-FARMING OPERATIONS

Opening Date

10/13/2026

10/16/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$43,509.31

$61,171.92

About the Agency

The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) is a professional agency that adheres to the values of integrity, honesty and openness in all of its practices. MDOC actively recruits quality candidates who share in the vision that the safety of the public is of paramount importance and fundamental to the agency's mission. If you have questions, please contact [phone] extension 2378.

Seasoned professional position accountable for performing regulatory, promotional, or assistive services affecting agricultural or agribusiness industries in the state. Duties may be in areas such as animal health, plant industries, weights and measures, and grain inspection and warehousing. Duties at this level may include market development or promotion, facilitation of programs, or grants management. Employees at this level may function as a lead worker and direct the work of lower-level positions. The position is located at MSP within the Agriculture Department.

What you'll need to be Successful

A successful candidate applies good judgement, is organized, pays close attention to details, meets deadlines, follows rules/policies/procedures, and promotes teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 1-2 years of experience in agricultural programs.

See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications

Employer State of Mississippi

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