Program Specialist II

Job Description

Program Specialist II in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classification.

Health/Prescription Insurance:
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program.

Life Insurance
:
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment.

Optional Insurances
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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.

Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
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Employees are entitled to paid personal leave and sick leave.

Military Leave
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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
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Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation’s celebrations with family and friends.

Retirement Programs
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The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program.

Deferred Compensation
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State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan.

State Credit Union
:
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union.

Tuition Reimbursement
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Employees may be eligible for tuition reimbursement.

Career Development and Training
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The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs.

Promotional Opportunities
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Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment.

How many years of relevant experience do you have?

• No experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 5 years of experience
• 6 years of experience
• 7 years of experience
• 8 years of experience
• 9 years of experience
• 10 years of experience
• More than 10 years

What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed?

• None
• GED or High School Equivalency Diploma / High School Diploma
• 30 semester hours
• Associate's Degree / 60 semester hours
• 90 semester hours
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Specialist Degree
• Doctorate Degree