MDWFP Career Opportunities

Are you interested in the field of resource conservation? The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) offers a variety of career opportunities. All are dedicated to, or support, the conservation of Mississippi's natural resources and the enhancement of outdoor recreation.  These jobs require varied levels of education and experience.

Current openings at MDWFP include:

• Park/Historic Site Supervisor (J.P. Coleman State Park) 

  About this Position: This position is located at JP Coleman State Park in Iuka, MS. Duties will include administrative and supervisory work of the state park in the overall operation of the facility. Directs the general management of policy development, program planning, and coordination, and the evaluation of policy or organizational changes and new programs. Park Manager supervision includes hire recommendations; training; work planning, assignments, and review; and performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervision at this level also requires these employees to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen.

  What You'll Need to be Successful: In order to be successful, this supervisory position requires employees to demonstrate the following: 

  Soft Skills • Exceptional work ethic that includes integrity, honesty, discipline, responsibility and accountability. • Professional customer service and communication skills in dealing with the public, management, and subordinates.

  Supervisory Skills • Excellent time management, delegation, multi-tasking, and organizational skills. • Proficiency in forward planning, strategic thinking, problem solving/conflict resolution, and decision making. • Skillfulness in motivating and mentoring subrogates. • A working knowledge of basic office tools, maintaining records, and preparing reports • A clear understanding of Agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. 

  Technical Skills • Knowledge of parks and grounds operations and maintenance. • Knowledge of the use and care of tools and equipment used in the work. • Ability to perform parks and grounds maintenance. • Ability to use tools and equipment effectively.

  Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of experience.

  • Salary: $45,201.34(Annually)
  • Open Date: 6/16/2025
  • Closing Date: 7/7/2025 11:59 PM
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• Human Resources Generalist II - Payroll

  About this Position: The Payroll position serves as the primary administrator for all payroll operations within the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP). This role is responsible for overseeing payroll processing, ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal payroll regulations, maintaining accurate records for both contract and permanent employees, and TAL (Time, Attendance, & Leave) entry/reporting. The position requires a thorough understanding of payroll management systems and policies, as well as collaboration with internal teams to ensure efficient payroll operations. This includes managing all aspects of payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate payments, reconciling payroll data to identify and resolve discrepancies, and maintaining compliance with all relevant laws and agency policies. The Payroll position works closely with the budget team to ensure payroll expenditures align with agency budget. The position also coordinates with human resources regarding employee compensation, benefits, and deductions while serving as a primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries. This role requires the ability to meet strict deadlines and manage payroll operations while ensuring accuracy and compliance with all relevant regulations. . Experience in state government payroll systems such as MAGIC EC, SPAHRS, MAGIC, and Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word and Excel is preferred.

  What You'll Need to be Successful: For a candidate to be successful in this role, they should possess strong organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines efficiently while ensuring accuracy in payroll processing. They must be able to prioritize tasks effectively and work under strict time constraints to maintain compliance with payroll regulations and agency policies. Dependability is essential, as this role requires a high level of responsibility in handling sensitive employee payroll data. Strong multitasking abilities, combined with keen attention to detail, are necessary to reconcile payroll records, identify discrepancies, and ensure precision in reporting. Effective communication skills are also crucial, as this individual must collaborate with internal departments, address payroll-related inquiries, and provide clear, accurate information to employees and leadership. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) is required, along with familiarity with state HR systems such as MAGIC, SPAHRS, and EC. Additionally, the ability to work well in a team-oriented environment while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism is critical to the role’s success.

  Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years of experience.

  • Salary: $51,693.41 (Annually)
  • Open Date: 6/30/2025
  • Closing Date: 7/7/2025 11:59 PM
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• Human Resources Generalist II-Benefits

  About this Position: 
  The Benefits position plays a key role in supporting and managing employee benefit programs within the MS Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, & Parks. This position serves as a primary point of contact for matters related to employee benefits. The role requires ongoing collaboration with multiple internal divisions and departments to ensure the accurate determination of benefits eligibility, processing of benefit applications, reconciliation of benefit accounts, and coordination of benefit payments and terminations. The incumbent will also be responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date records, including individual employee benefit files, benefit application histories, time and attendance data, and various types of documentation related to agency benefits and insurance payments. Key responsibilities include: • Administering and managing comprehensive benefits programs, such as state-sponsored health, life, dental, and vision insurance plans, disability insurance, workers' compensation, and FMLA. • Assist with annual open enrollment processes and ensuring timely communication and coordination with employees and relevant stakeholders. • Advising employees and agency leadership on all aspects of benefits, including eligibility, plan options, claim processes, and compliance with state and federal regulations. • Utilizing and maintaining HR data across various platforms, including state and agency-specific systems such as MAGIC-EC, SPAHRS, and CCMSI, to ensure data integrity and facilitate reporting. • Preparing and submitting required documentation to appropriate departments. • TAL (Time, Attendance, & Leave) entry/reporting • Supporting employee onboarding efforts related to benefits education and compliance, as needed.

  What You'll Need to be Successful: This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, a customer-service orientation, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced and regulated environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) is required, along with familiarity with state HR systems such as MAGIC, SPAHRS, and EC. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to meet the operational needs of the agency.

  Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years of experience. Agency Preferred qualifications include direct experience with the MAGIC-EC system and a strong working knowledge of the Mississippi state benefits programs. Familiarity with HR compliance matters, including FMLA, PSLF, benefit reconciliation, and workers' compensation is highly desirable.

  • Salary: $51,693.41 (Annually)
  • Open Date: 6/27/2025
  • Closing Date: 7/3/2025 11:59 PM
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• Human Resources Generalist II-Personnel

  About this Position: 
  The Personnel position plays a key role in supporting and managing the full scope of human resources operations within the MS Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. This position will work closely with various divisions and be responsible for overseeing personnel transactions such as promotions, transfers, separations, and reclassifications. This role involves maintaining accurate and confidential personnel records, assisting with classification and compensation matters, and ensuring compliance with state and agency HR guidelines. The position may also support open enrollment, onboard scheduling, TAL (Time, Attendance, & Leave) entry/reporting, and various other personnel actions. Duties will include entering and maintaining HR data in state and agency systems such as MAGIC, SPAHRS, and EC; preparing and reviewing documentation for personnel actions; and responding to inquiries. The Personnel Specialist must be capable of independently handling sensitive matters and serving as a reliable point of contact for both internal staff and external agencies. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to meet the operational needs of the agency.

  What You'll Need to be Successful: Success in this role requires a strong working knowledge of human resources practices, particularly within a public-sector or agency setting. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly interpret and explain HR policies and procedures. Attention to detail, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple tasks while maintaining confidentiality are essential. This role requires strong technical writing skills, and the ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and interact professionally with staff across all divisions. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) is required, along with familiarity with state HR systems such as MAGIC, SPAHRS, and EC.

  Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years of experience.

  • Salary: $51,693.41 (Annually)
  • Open Date: 6/27/2025
  • Closing Date: 7/3/2025 11:59 PM
  • Apply Here

Internship Opportunities

This is work performed by college/university undergraduate or graduate students in the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks' Internship Program. Interns may perform a variety of duties designed to provide skills and experience in one of the diverse career fields within the Agency. Work assignments are performed in a specific career field related to the student's major or minor course of study. Supervision is received from a bureau advisor who assigns projects, gives preliminary instructions, reviews work accomplishments, and correlates his/her supervisory work with the institution's internship facility advisor. Internships are available for spring, summer, and fall semesters.

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For Detailed Information

The qualifications for positions with the MDWFP are detailed in job descriptions available through the State Personnel Board and local state Employment Service offices.

Additionally, the MDWFP has publications outlining general qualifications for some wildlife and fisheries jobs. These may be obtained by Writing: 

MDWFP Personnel Office
P.O. Box 451
Jackson, MS  39205-0451.

The MDWFP is an equal opportunity employer and provider of programs and services. If anyone believes they have been subjected to discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, race, color, national origin, marital status, sex, religion, creed, age or disability, they may file a complaint with either the Mississippi Department of Wildlife,  Fisheries, and Parks, Human Resources, P.O. Box 451, Jackson MS 39205-0451, or the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 1801 L. Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20507.