Project Associate Jobs in Brandon, MS (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $74,305.58 - $91,597.00 Annually
Location : 57 - PIKE COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9071-0941-20260605PKE1
Department: 0941 - TRANSPORTATION
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: 6/10/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $74,305.58
Agency Maximum Salary: $91,597.00
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of experience.
About the Agency: The Mississippi Department of Transportation is responsible for providing a safe intermodal transportation network that is planned, designed, constructed, and maintained in an effective, cost efficient, and environmentally sensitive manner.
About the Position: This position is with the Mississippi Department of Transportation and is located in Pike County. The official MSPB classification title is Project Management Supervisor.This is second-level project management work accountable for managing complex projects, which may include agency-level or statewide enterprise-level initiatives. The incumbent is responsible for project planning, coordinating project team activities, identifying appropriate resources, developing project plans and timelines, assigning accountabilities, monitoring progress, and measuring project outcomes.The position requires frequent interaction with business owners, managers, project team members, and other stakeholders to ensure project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and outcomes are clearly defined and effectively managed.
What you'll need to be Successful: To be successful in this position, the applicant should have a strong work ethic, the ability to work well with others, and a commitment to contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment. The successful candidate should also possess strong organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex projects, coordinate multiple priorities, work with diverse stakeholders, and support timely project completion.
Characteristics of Work
This is second-level project management work involving the planning, coordination, implementation, and oversight of complex projects. The incumbent manages project scope, objectives, resources, timelines, deliverables, and outcomes; coordinates the work of project team members; communicates with stakeholders; and ensures projects are completed in accordance with agency goals, requirements, and established timelines.
Examples of Work
Examples of work include managing complex agency-level or statewide projects; developing project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables; identifying project resources and coordinating project team activities; assigning responsibilities and monitoring progress; tracking project risks, issues, and outcomes; communicating project status to business owners, managers, project teams, and stakeholders; facilitating meetings and project discussions; reviewing project documentation for accuracy and completeness; assisting with process improvements and implementation strategies; ensuring project activities align with agency objectives; and performing related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 5-7 years of experience.
Essential Functions
Essential functions include planning, coordinating, and managing complex projects; developing project scopes, timelines, deliverables, milestones, and accountability structures; identifying and coordinating resources needed for project completion; overseeing project team activities; monitoring project progress, risks, issues, and outcomes; communicating with business owners, managers, project team members, and stakeholders; preparing and maintaining project documentation, reports, schedules, and status updates; facilitating project meetings and follow-up activities; evaluating project performance and deliverables; supporting process improvements and implementation efforts; ensuring project activities align with agency goals and requirements; and performing related project management duties as assigned.
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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What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college or seminary) you have completed?

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