Timekeeper

State of Mississippi

Meridian (MS)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Cancer Insurance

FSAs

Paid Leave

Military Leave

Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation

Credit Union

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Training

Promotional Opportunities

Job summary

The State of Mississippi offers comprehensive employee benefits including health and prescription insurance, life insurance up to twice annual salary with a $100,000 max, flexible spending accounts, paid personal and sick leave, military leave, holidays, and a defined/defined contribution retirement program. Deferred compensation and credit union access are also available.

Promotional opportunities exist after 6+ months, with state government career ladders and training programs to enhance value

Job description

Timekeeper in 38 - Lauderdale 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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