Environmental Permit Water II Branch Manager

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 68,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi's Environmental Quality Agency seeks an Environmental Permit Water II Branch Manager for 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS. This full-time leadership role coordinates permit drafting, QA/QC data entry, and workload assignment for engineering staff, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Qualifications include knowledge of NPDES, Pretreat, State Operating and General Permits, plus a bachelor’s degree and PE registration; six-plus years’ engineering experience are

Qualifications

• Knowledge of water National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, Pretreat, State Operating, and General Permits and programs.
• Knowledge of Federal and State permitting regulations.
• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree, a PE license, and 6+ years of engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development and drafting of environmental permits.
• Oversee workload and supervise subordinate staff.
• Provide technical assistance to stakeholders (internal and external).
• Oversee timely and accurate data inputting and QA/QC of data entry.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Environmental Permit Water II Branch Manager in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$67,558.63 - $130,592.30 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9385-0471-20261106Hs

0471 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Opening Date

11/10/2026

11/17/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$67,558.63

$130,592.30

About the Agency

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 Lindsey Tortorich at [e-mail].

Coordinates the development and drafting of environmental permits, which includes general engineering knowledge of processes and equipment, knowledge and understanding of state and federal standards and regulations, division administrative procedures for permitting activities, and effectively assign and oversee workload for subordinate staff; provide technical assistance to the stakeholders (internal and external); oversee timely and accurate data inputting and performing QA/QC of data entry; and performs special duties as directed.

What you'll need to be Successful

Knowledge of water National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, Pretreat, State Operating, and General Permits and programs. Knowledge of Federal and State permitting regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree, a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer from the Mississippi State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, and 6+ years of engineering experience. **Agency Preferred Qualifications: Environmental Engineer Team Lead: Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree, a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer from the Mississippi State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, and 6+ years of engineering experience. Environmental/Natural Resources Specialist Supervisor: Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 6+ years of experience.

Address

210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201