MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES NOTICE OF MARINE PATROL DISPATCH CONTRACT WORKER POSITION The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) will accept applications until 10:00 a.m. on August 19, 2026 for the purpose of hiring one (1) Marine Patrol Dispatch Contract Worker. RFA# 3140004660 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, • Substitution Statement: Related education and related experience may be substituted on an equal basis. The hourly pay rate will be determined by level of experience in emergency telecommunications work within the range listed in the job posting. • Other: Within twelve (12) months of hire date, persons employed into this occupational class must successfully complete the certification requirements/minimum training standards for telecommunicators as set forth by the Board of Emergency Telecommunications Standards and Training. This requirement is in accordance with section 19-5-353 of Miss. Code Ann., and is necessary for conferment of permanent state service status. This position pays $15.00-$18.00 per hour depending on experience and is for a maximum of 28 hours per week. Information about this position, instructions for applying, and an Application Form will be available on August 5, 2026 on the MDMR website at https://dmr.ms.gov/current-procurement-feed/request-for-applications/ and the Mississippi Procurement Portal at https://www.ms.gov/dfa/contract_bid_search/Bid?autoloadGrid=False 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 1141 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39530 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 August 19, 2026. All applications should be marked: "Application for one (1) Marine Patrol Dispatch Contract Worker Position." IPL0362654 Aug 5,12 2026