Request for Applications for one Shellfish Sanitation contract worker.

MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES
NOTICE OF SHELLFISH SANITATION CONTRACT WORKER POSITION
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) will accept applications until 10:00
a.m. on April 15, 2026 for the purpose of hiring one (1) Shellfish Contract Worker.
RFA# 3140004530
The minimum qualifications for this position include:
* Education: Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED or High
School Equivalency Diploma); and,
* Experience: Experience working in marine, fisheries, aquaculture, or outdoor field
environments is preferred. Familiarity with boats, field sampling, or basic data collection
is beneficial, but there is no minimum threshold on work experience.
* Substitution Statement: Related education and related experience may be substituted on
an equal basis.
* 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.
This position pays $17.00 per hour and is for 28 hours per week. Information about this position,
instructions for applying, and an Application Form will be available on March 18, 2026 on the
MDMR website at http://www.dmr.ms.gov/index.php/dmr-information/bids-main and the
Mississippi Procurement Portal at https://www.ms.gov/dfa/contract_bid_search. For additional
information, please contact Janie Ballew, Lead Contract Analyst, by email at
procurement@dmr.ms.gov.
Applications may be submitted by hand delivery to Janie Ballew at 1716 AJ Holloway Drive,
Biloxi, MS 39532 or mail to Janie Ballew, Lead Contract Analyst, MDMR 1141 Bayview Avenue,
Biloxi, MS 39530, or by email to procurement@dmr.ms.gov. The deadline for applying is 10:00
a.m. on April 15, 2026.
All applications should be marked: "Application for Shellfish Sanitation Contract Worker
Position."