RFA- MP DISPATCH CONTRACT WORKER_FINAL.pdf

Mississippi Department of Marine Resources

Contact: procurement@dmr.ms.gov

RFX# 3140004674

REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS

Marine Patrol Dispatch Contract Worker mailto:procurement@dmr.ms.gov

Introduction

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) is currently seeking one (1) contract worker for the Office of Marine Patrol. The MDMR’s Office of Marine Patrol provides marine enforcement of federal and state laws and the ordinances of the MDMR for the protection, preservation and conservation of Mississippi’s seafood, aquatic life and associated coastal wetlands habitats. Marine Patrol also carries out the enforcement of state and federal laws pertaining to boating safety and provides emergency assistance concerning the state’s marine environment.

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

This is an entry level technical emergency telecommunications dispatch work in the Office of Marine Patrol. The work requires the exercise of independent judgment and discretion in decision making and knowledge of public safety procedures and protocol. The incumbent reports directly to a dispatch supervisor, or other administrative superior from whom supervision and on-the-job training are received through regular reports and conferences.

The scope of work/job duties for this position will include:

• Operating telephone, radio, and other telecommunications equipment;

• Staying in regular radio contact with Marine Patrol Officers;

• Responding to the emergency and distress calls;

• Dispatching officers and/or requesting other public safety entities to dispatch additional public safety personnel to the scene, as needed;

• Responding to inquiries by the public and other public safety agencies;

• Interacting with city, county, state and federal public safety personnel, and;

• Maintaining records of all dispatches.

Minimum Qualifications

The minimum qualifications the MDMR is seeking 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.

Compensation and Hours Worked

This position pays $15.00-$18.00 per hour depending on experience 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 1141 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39530

The deadline for receiving applications is September 18, 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.

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.