RFA- GBNERR OUTREACH SPECIALIST_FINAL.pdf

Mississippi Department of Marine Resources

Contact: procurement@dmr.ms.gov

RFX# 3140004697

REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS

GBNERR Outreach Specialist

Contract Worker mailto:procurement@dmr.ms.gov

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).

• 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:

o Janie Ballew, Lead Contract Analyst, Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, 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.

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.