Quality Control Specialist II

Benefits

• Health/Prescription Insurance: Eligible employees may participate in the state’s health and prescription insurance program, selecting single or family coverage with affordable co-payments.
• Wellness Benefits: Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program providing annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage and no deductible.
• Life Insurance: All eligible employees receive a term life insurance policy upon employment, with coverage equal to two times the employee’s annual salary up to a maximum of $100,000.
• Optional Insurances: Discounted premiums may be available for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Employees may participate in pre-tax spending accounts for childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses.
• Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave: Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and sick leave, accruing approximately 18 days of personal leave and 12 days of sick leave annually. Leave begins accruing 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, in accordance with federal law.
• Holidays: Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays.
• Retirement Programs: The State of Mississippi provides a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees vest in the State’s retirement system after 8 years of employment, with contributions from both the employee and the employing agency.
• Deferred Compensation: Employees may participate in a voluntary retirement savings plan.
• State Credit Union: All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union, offering special savings and borrowing plans.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Opportunities for tuition reimbursement are available, particularly in medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
• Career Development and Training: The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers management and administrative certification programs, professional development courses, technical training, and membership in professional organizations.
• Promotional Opportunities: Employees with 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment, subject to meeting minimum qualifications.
• Career Ladders: Many job classifications offer career-ladder opportunities based on competency attainment, potentially increasing salary if agency funds are available.