Request for Applications for one GBNERR Outreach Specialist contract worker.

Mississippi Department of Marine Resources
Contact: procurement@dmr.ms.gov
RFX# 3140004697
REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS
GBNERR Outreach Specialist
Contract Worker

Introduction
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) is currently seeking one (1) Outreach
Specialist Contract Worker for the Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (GBNERR)
in Moss Point, Mississippi.
The MDMR manages all marine life, public trust wetlands, adjacent uplands, and waterfront areas
to provide for the balanced commercial, recreational, educational, and economic uses of these
resources consistent with environmental concerns and social changes.
Scope of Work/Job Duties
The scope of work/job duties for this position includes, but is not limited to, the following:
* Assist as directed by the Education Coordinator with the On the Road program as
described in tasks found in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
("NOAA") GBNERR operation grants and following priorities found in the Grand Bay
NERR 2023-2027 Management Plan;
* Coordinate with the Education staff in community education activities, including
assisting in the execution of teacher professional development workshops;
* Assist with trail and kayak tours of the reserve;
* Coordinate with team members from other sectors (Research, Stewardship, Training) to
understand program activities and develop education activities, especially related to
fisheries and estuary nursery function for fisheries;
* Promote the GBNERR's research priorities and habitat restoration work to local and
regional groups to improve community understanding of the land and water conservation
work;
* Work with the Education staff to review and improve activities related to reserve
communications, including social media;
* Assist with other outreach activities, community education events and workshop
development, as directed by the Education Coordinator; and,
* Perform other duties as assigned by the GBNERR Director.
Minimum Qualifications
The minimum qualifications the MDMR is seeking for this position include:
* Education: Must possess or be pursuing a Bachelors' Degree in natural resource
management, wildlife biology, environmental science, environmental education, ecology,
marine science, biology, botany, geography, forestry, or related field from an accredited
four-year college or university. If degree is in progress, the candidate must have at least 32
hours of college credit. As part of the application, please provide a copy of your transcript
(unofficial copy is acceptable).
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* Experience: Please include any training or skills related to this position in your
application.
* Other: Must possess a valid Mississippi driver's license or driver's license from another
state (Mississippi residents must have a Mississippi driver's license). MDMR will verify
the driver's license.
Compensation and Hours Worked
This position pays $22.00 per hour and is for a maximum of 28 hours per week. MDMR reserves
the right, in its sole discretion, to increase the hourly rate of pay in the future based upon merit,
cost-of-living increases, or increases in job duties.
Instructions for Applying
* Complete and sign the attached Application (all requested information must be completed).
* Attach your resume describing your education and prior work history, including relevant
work experience.
* Attach a list of at least three references (name and current contact information). References
familiar with your job performance skills are preferable. If MDMR is unable to contact
your references based upon the contact information you provide, your application may be
rejected.
You may submit your application packet (all of the above) in one of three ways:
* Via email to procurement@dmr.ms.gov;
* Via U.S. mail, postage prepaid, to:
Janie Ballew, Lead Contract Analyst, Mississippi Department of Marine Resources,
o
1141 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39530; or,
* Via hand delivery to Janie Ballew at the above address.
The deadline for receiving applications is September 30, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. Late applications
will not be accepted.
You may be required to interview in person at MDMR in Biloxi, Mississippi, or by telephone, or
at the GBNERR in Moss Point, Mississippi.
Questions/Requests for Clarification
All questions and requests for clarification must be submitted by email to:
Janie Ballew, Lead Contract Analyst at procurement@dmr.ms.gov
The MDMR will not be bound by any verbal or written information that is not specified within
this Request for Applications unless issued in writing by the contact person.
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Equal Opportunity Statement
MDMR will select the worker for these services without regard to political affiliation, race, color,
handicap, genetic information, national origin, sex, religious creed, age, or disability.
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