Program Specialist II

State of Mississippi

Gulfport (MS)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health/Prescription Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave

Military Leave

Holidays

Retirement Programs

Deferred Compensation

State Credit Union

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development and Training

Promotional Opportunities

Job summary

The State of Mississippi is seeking a Program Specialist II in Harrison County, MS. This position supports health, wellness, and employee benefit programs for state employees, with eligibility for comprehensive benefits and first-dollar coverage for certain services.

State employees receive life insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid personal/sick leave, holidays, retirement programs, deferred compensation, and access to the Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union.

Job description

Program Specialist II in 24 - HARRISON 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

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

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.

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