Program Specialist II

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi in Jackson, MS, is seeking a Program Specialist II in 25 - HINDS COUNTY to provide technical and administrative support for procurement, travel, fleet reporting, and budgeting for the Office of Pollution Control.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and 1–3 years of experience, excellent customer service, communication, and organization, with ability to multitask and prioritize. Apply by 10/05/2026.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 1-3 years of experience.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative support to OPC staff on procurement, invoices, travel, fleet reporting, and budgeting.
• Train OPC Admin staff and liaisons on programs like travel, purchasing, vehicles, and inventory.
• Develop SOPs and checklists for OPC programs to reduce errors.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organized

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Program Specialist II in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS | GovernmentJobs.com page has loaded.

State of Mississippi

$36,960.00 - $59,049.90 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9061-0471-20260925H

0471 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Opening Date

09/25/2026

10/5/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$36,960.00

$59,049.90

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 1-3 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

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide technical and administrative support to Office of Pollution Control (OPC) employees, liaisons, and OPC Admin staff related to purchase requisitions, invoices, travel, fleet reporting, tuition reimbursement, and procurement cards.
• Train OPC Admin staff, liaisons, and employees regarding various programs such as travel, purchasing, vehicles, public notices, tuition reimbursement, and inventory.
• Direct and analyze OPC travel sent to Accounting.
• Direct and analyze OPC purchases and fleet vehicle program to include purchasing, invoice processing, maintenance, selling, running reports, monthly reporting, and budgeting support.
• Maintain adequate inventory of OPC letterhead, envelopes, copy paper, File Room folders, and other supplies.
• Analyzes/assess areas of weakness in program procedures/processes, consulting with supervisor, agency personnel, other state agencies, and other outside professionals.
• Assist supervisor with yearly OPC program budget process.
• Direct, analyze, and supervise OPC Admin's inventory program and audit.
• Develop standard operating procedures and checklists for OPC programs to combat errors.
• Manage or assist with special projects and any other assigned duties.

What you'll need to be Successful

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work.

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