Public Health Program Specialist III
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About The Position
The State of Mississippi offers a variety of benefits and opportunities for eligible employees. Employees can participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program, with options for single or family coverage and affordable co-payments. Additionally, there is a wellness and health promotion program that provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage and no deductible. Eligible employees also receive a term life insurance policy upon employment, which covers two times their annual salary up to a maximum of $100,000. Employees have access to optional insurances, including discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance. Flexible spending accounts are available for pre-tax spending on childcare and unreimbursed medical expenses. Full-time employees earn paid personal leave and sick leave, with approximately 18 days of personal leave and 12 days of sick leave accrued annually. Military leave is provided for employees serving in the armed forces, allowing for 15 days per year for military training. Employees enjoy up to 10 paid holidays annually and are part of a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program, becoming vested after 8 years of employment. There are also opportunities for deferred compensation and participation in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. Tuition reimbursement is available for employees pursuing higher education, and career development and training programs are offered to enhance employee skills. Employees are eligible for promotional opportunities after 6 months of service, and many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based on competencies attained.
