Environmental/Natural Resources Specialist Supervisor

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 68,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi seeks an Environmental/Natural Resources Specialist Supervisor in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS to oversee environmental programs and grant management. You will supervise projects, budgets, and subgrants within the Surface Water Division, coordinate Section 319 grants, and ensure compliance with federal funding requirements.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of experience, strong detail orientation, and the ability to work across teams in a fast-paced state

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support development, management and coordination of environmental programs.
• Serve as Section 319 Grant Coordinator and the coordinator for other grants within the Surface Water Division.
• Supervises projects, work products, program budgets, and grant requirements for SWD grants.
• Manages subgrants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and program budgets for Basin Management and NPS Branch and the Surface Water Division.
• Recommends and implements operational priorities.
• Develops and manages grant workplans and applications. Reviews proposals, manages subgrant development, performs project monitoring, and develops reports in compliance with grant requirements.
• Ensures all grant and project information along associated funding obligations are entered and tracked in federal data systems.
• Manages and tracks invoices and project expenses coordinating with Project Managers and other divisions in agency to ensure payments are processed for projects funded via the Section 319 grants and other SWD grants.
• Effectively performs special duties as directed.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 6+ years experience

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Environmental/Natural Resources Specialist Supervisor in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$67,558.63 - $107,936.44 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9412-0471-20261009hinds

0471 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Opening Date

10/12/2026

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

Agency Minimum Salary

$67,558.63

$107,936.44

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 6+ years of experience.

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is responsible for protecting the state’s air, land, and water. Our mission is to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of present and future generations of Mississippians by conserving and improving our environment and fostering wise economic growth through focused research and responsible regulation. For more information contact Anna Godfrey at [e-mail].

About the Position

Supports the development, management, and coordination of environmental programs with the BM and NPS Branch.Serves as the Section 319 Grant Coordinator and the coordinator for other grants within the Surface Water Division.Supervises projects, work products, program budgets, and grant requirements for SWD grants.Manages subgrants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and program budgets for Basin Management and NPS Branch and theSurface Water Division.Recommends and implements operational priorities.Develops and manages grant workplans and applications. Reviews proposals, manages subgrant development, performs projectmonitoring, and develops reports in compliance with grant requirements.Ensures all grant and project information along associated funding obligations are entered and tracked in federal data systems.Manages and tracks invoices and project expenses coordinating with Project Managers and other divisions in agency to ensurepayments are processed for projects funded via the Section 319 grants and other SWD grants.Effectively performs special duties as directed.

What you'll need to be Successful

Candidate must be detail oriented with excellent organizational skills. Must be able to manage both short and long-term projects with overlapping timelines. A successful candidate will be service and efficiency minded and have good computer skills. The candidate should be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

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