Statewide Program Administrator

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi’s Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks seeks a Statewide Program Administrator in Jackson to coordinate the Fisheries Bureau’s State Fishing Lake program. The role requires leadership of a team, budgeting, and regional travel across the state.

The incumbent will oversee facilities, perform inspections, and contribute to hiring and regulatory input while maintaining strong communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 6+ years of experience are typical requirements.
• Experience in project management and supervision is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities are expected.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Fisheries Bureau program managers.
• Oversee facility improvement and construction projects.
• Conduct routine inspections of lakes, dams, campgrounds, and piers.
• Prepare annual budgets and compile revenue reports.
• Provide input on hiring and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Statewide Program Administrator in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

$69,783.40 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

About the Agency

Mississippi’s wildlife, fisheries, and parks, provide quality outdoor recreation, and engage the public in natural resource conservation. For more information about this position, please contact MDWFP HR at 601-432-2400.

Position Overview

This is an administrative position that will coordinate the Fisheries Bureau’s State Fishing Lake program. The incumbent’s primary office will be at the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks headquarters in Jackson; however, frequent travel within the state is expected. The primary duties will include supervision of program managers, oversee facility improvement and construction projects, conduct routine inspections of facilities (lakes, dams, campgrounds, boat ramps, fishing piers, etc.), prepare annual budgets, compile revenue reports, and provide input on hiring and regulations.

What you’ll need to be Successful

The incumbent should be able to lead a team and be a good problem solver, and communicator. The ideal candidate will have a general knowledge of natural resource management. Good organizational skills, customer service skills, and computer skills (spreadsheets, presentations, etc.) will be needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 6+ years of experience. Agency preferred qualifications: Experience in project management, supervision.

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