Training Specialist

Relevant experience and education requirements vary by position; refer to the specific job posting for details.

Benefits

• Health/Prescription Insurance: Eligible employees may participate in the state’s health and prescription insurance program, choosing either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail.
• Wellness Benefits: Eligible employees receive a wellness and health promotion program with annual benefits for certain services, featuring 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). More detail.
• 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 expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses.
• Paid Personal Leave 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. Employees vest after 8 years of employment, with contributions from both the employee and agency. More detail.
• Deferred Compensation: Employees may participate in a voluntary deferred compensation retirement savings plan. More information.
• State Credit Union: All state employees are eligible to join the Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union, offering special savings and borrowing plans. Contact: 601.948.8191.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Many agencies provide tuition reimbursement for higher education, particularly in fields such as medical, nursing, accounting, and business/administration.
• Career Development and Training: The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers management and administrative certification programs, professional development courses, and technical training. Agencies may also support membership in professional organizations.
• 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 career-ladder opportunities based on competency attainment, potentially increasing salary if agency funds are available.