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Form of workSalary: $26,185.60 - $30,113.44 Annually
Location : 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9839-0475-20240103HI
Department: 0475 - ARCHIVES-ARCHIVES & HISTORY
Opening Date: 01/03/2024
Closing Date: 1/17/2024 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $26,185.60
Agency Maximum Salary: $30,113.44
Preferred Qualifications: This role typically requires three years of related experience.
About the Agency: The Mississippi Department of Archives and History was founded in 1902 to collect, preserve, and provide access to the archival resources of the state. Our commitment to preservation continues today through the work of the department's five divisions. Our mission--By preserving Mississippi's diverse historic resources and sharing them with people worldwide, MDAH inspires the discovery of stories that connect our lives and shape our future.Agency contact: Laura Rawson, Personnel Officer, 601-576-6866
About the Position: The Mississippi Department of Archives and History seeks a maintenance team member to serve in Administration. This position involves work in multiple locations in Jackson, MS, including, but not limited to, the buildings and grounds of the William F. Winter Building, Two Mississippi Museums, Old Capitol Museum, Charlotte Capers Building, GM&O Depot, and other MDAH sites as assigned by the supervisor. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Building: performing routine custodial work and cleaning activities; moving and arranging furniture; preparing facilities for meetings and special events, including setup and takedown when complete; shipping, receiving, delivering, and dropping off packages to appropriate department locations within buildings.Grounds: inspecting grounds and parking areas of multiple locations and reporting anything that needs correction; ensuring parking lots, sidewalks, and entryways into buildings are litter-free; and reporting unusual activity.Parking Facilities: Assisting in the daily operations of the parking facility; janitorial-related tasks necessary to maintain the parking facility; periodic checks of the garage and reporting any light outages, issues with the automated ticketing system, safety concerns, or any suspicious activity; providing friendly customer service and direction.Mail Room: Receiving, sorting, and distributing mail; ensuring the delivery of outgoing mail to the post office; weighing and applying postage to correspondence; and other duties as assigned by the supervisor.The work schedule for this role is Tuesday to Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Applicants should be willing to work on weekends and during evening hours if required. Employees working beyond their regular schedule will accumulate compensatory time, which can be used at a later date.
What you'll need to be Successful: A valid driver's license, the ability to lift fifty pounds or more, and stand for long periods of time.
Characteristics of Work
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Essential Functions
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Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick LeaveFull-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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Location : 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9839-0475-20240103HI
Department: 0475 - ARCHIVES-ARCHIVES & HISTORY
Opening Date: 01/03/2024
Closing Date: 1/17/2024 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $26,185.60
Agency Maximum Salary: $30,113.44
Preferred Qualifications: This role typically requires three years of related experience.
About the Agency: The Mississippi Department of Archives and History was founded in 1902 to collect, preserve, and provide access to the archival resources of the state. Our commitment to preservation continues today through the work of the department's five divisions. Our mission--By preserving Mississippi's diverse historic resources and sharing them with people worldwide, MDAH inspires the discovery of stories that connect our lives and shape our future.Agency contact: Laura Rawson, Personnel Officer, 601-576-6866
About the Position: The Mississippi Department of Archives and History seeks a maintenance team member to serve in Administration. This position involves work in multiple locations in Jackson, MS, including, but not limited to, the buildings and grounds of the William F. Winter Building, Two Mississippi Museums, Old Capitol Museum, Charlotte Capers Building, GM&O Depot, and other MDAH sites as assigned by the supervisor. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Building: performing routine custodial work and cleaning activities; moving and arranging furniture; preparing facilities for meetings and special events, including setup and takedown when complete; shipping, receiving, delivering, and dropping off packages to appropriate department locations within buildings.Grounds: inspecting grounds and parking areas of multiple locations and reporting anything that needs correction; ensuring parking lots, sidewalks, and entryways into buildings are litter-free; and reporting unusual activity.Parking Facilities: Assisting in the daily operations of the parking facility; janitorial-related tasks necessary to maintain the parking facility; periodic checks of the garage and reporting any light outages, issues with the automated ticketing system, safety concerns, or any suspicious activity; providing friendly customer service and direction.Mail Room: Receiving, sorting, and distributing mail; ensuring the delivery of outgoing mail to the post office; weighing and applying postage to correspondence; and other duties as assigned by the supervisor.The work schedule for this role is Tuesday to Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Applicants should be willing to work on weekends and during evening hours if required. Employees working beyond their regular schedule will accumulate compensatory time, which can be used at a later date.
What you'll need to be Successful: A valid driver's license, the ability to lift fifty pounds or more, and stand for long periods of time.
Characteristics of Work
See for information regarding this classifications
Examples of Work
X
Minimum Qualifications
X
Essential Functions
X
Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick LeaveFull-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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