Salary: $55,877.96 - $73,339.82 Annually
Location : 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: ******** hi
Department: 0500 - INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
Opening Date: 04/16/2024
Closing Date: 4/30/2024 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $55,877.96
Agency Maximum Salary: $73,339.82
About the Agency: The mission of the Mississippi Insurance Department is to impartially enforce the laws and regulations enumerated in Mississippi Code Ann. Section 83-1-1 et seq., thereby creating and environment conducive to a competitive marketplace for the sale of insurance products and services while providing the State's citizens with the maximum amount of consumer protection. Our aim is to create the highest degree of economic security, quality of life, public safety and fire protection for the State's citizens at the lowest possible cost. To accomplish this mission, we are committed to providing assistance to our customers in a timely, caring and ethical fashion.
About the Position: This position is with the MS Insurance Department, Information Technology Division. It will support and maintain the availability, functionality, efficiency and design of MID's website. Will be involved in the design and development of applications that reside on or may appear on the website. Will be involved in application development as well as system analysis and design. Will be involved in the design and development of applications and databasesthat will work across multiple platforms and software. Will be involved in database administration, managing Microsoft, Oracle and Access databases.
What you'll need to be Successful: Successful candidate must have strong communication skills as well as great listening skills. Can work in a team environment and get along well with others. Excellent organizational skills and willingness to learn.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 2-5 years IT experience with emphasis in application development and support. Agency preferred qualifications: Must have experience with WordPress, Microsoft Visual Studio.NET, HTML, Microsoft SQL, Oracle, VB and ASP.
Characteristics of Work
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Minimum Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 2-5+ years of IT experience with emphasis in applications development and support.
Health/Prescription Insurance Eligible 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 Leave Full-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) you have completed in a related area? (Refer to job posting for an explanation of related education.) None
GED or High School Equivalency Diploma / High School Diploma
30 semester hours
Associate's Degree / 60 semester hours
90 semester hours
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How many years of Information Technology (IT) experience do you have with emphasis in applications development and support? No experience
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4 years of experience
5 years of experience
6 years of experience
7 years of experience
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