Benefit Program Associate I (SNAP/TANF clerk) 9866

About the Role

This position falls under the state classification system. For more information regarding this classification, refer to the MSPB Careers page.

Benefits

• Health/Prescription Insurance: Eligible employees may participate in the state’s health and prescription insurance program, with options for single or family coverage and affordable co-payments. More details.
• Wellness Benefits: Eligible employees receive first-dollar coverage with no deductible for certain wellness and health promotion services.
• Life Insurance: All eligible employees receive term life insurance coverage equal to two times their annual salary, up to a maximum of $100,000. More details.
• Optional Insurances: Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Employees may participate in pre-tax spending accounts for childcare and unreimbursed medical expenses.
• Paid Personal and Sick Leave: Full-time employees accrue approximately 18 days of personal leave and 12 days of sick leave annually, usable after one month of employment.
• Military Leave: Employees serving in the armed forces or military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
• Holidays: Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement Programs: The state provides a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program, with vesting after 8 years of employment. Both employee and agency contribute. More details.
• Deferred Compensation: Employees may participate in a voluntary retirement savings plan. More information.
• State Credit Union: All state employees are eligible to join the Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union for special savings and borrowing plans. Contact: 601.948.8191.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Many agencies offer tuition reimbursement for higher education in fields such as medical, nursing, accounting, and business/administrative studies.
• Career Development and Training: The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers management and administrative certification programs, professional development courses, technical training, and support for professional organization memberships.
• Promotional Opportunities: Employees with 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government, provided minimum qualifications are met.
• Career Ladders: Some job classifications offer salary increases based on competency attainment, subject to agency funding availability.

Requirements

Refer to the job posting for specific experience and education requirements. Examples include:

• Years of related experience (ranging from no experience to more than 10 years).
• Highest level of education completed (e.g., GED, high school diploma, associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or advanced degrees).