Human Resources

The Human Resources Department is responsible for administration of the City's classification and pay plans, recruitment program, employee orientation and exit procedures, benefits administration, training and development, performance management, and payroll. 

To learn more about employment opportunities with the City of Pascagoula call (228) 938-6602.

The City of Pascagoula employs approximately 275 individuals. City employees enjoy rewarding careers in areas such law enforcement, fire fighting, parks & recreation, public utilities, clerical and administrative support, professional, technical, and management fields. To attract and retain the best possible individuals, the City provides competitive pay and an outstanding benefits package that includes:

• Single & family health insurance
  
• Free life insurance for employees
  
• Low cost family dental insurance
  
• Retirement plan through the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi with vesting after 8 years
  
• Deferred Compensation
  
• 10 paid holidays per year
  
• Liberal vacation leave (as much as 2-3 weeks the 1st year of employment)
  
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees
  
• Free family support and referral programs in the event of a personal or family crisis (Employee assistance program)

We only accept applications for positions when there is a vacancy and after the position has been announced. Current career announcements are listed below. 

Employment opportunities are listed in the Human Resources Department, and are frequently listed in local newspapers.

Employment applications can be obtained from:

City of Pascagoula
Human Resources Department
Pascagoula City Hall
603 Watts Avenue
Pascagoula, Mississippi 39567

In order to download applications, you must install Adobe Acrobat.  

Applications are accepted between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday at Pascagoula City Hall.  Applications can also be downloaded from this site and submitted by either mailing to 603 Watts Ave. Pascagoula, MS 39567, Attn: Personnel, faxing to (228) 762-5538, or by email:  

Applications are evaluated depending on the type of position for which you apply. Some positions require written examinations and/or performance or physical agility tests. The City of Pascagoula is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Listed below are the positions for which we are currently accepting applications:

Part-time Laborer - Parks and Recreation Department
The salary is $8.20 an hour. This part-time position is responsible for performing routine maintenance work in and around recreation facilities in accordance with all applicable laws and City of Pascagoula policies and procedures. 
Operates a dump truck to transport sand, clay, soil and supplies.
Operates a light truck to carry tools, equipment supplies and crews to and from job sites.
Operates a tractor with front-end loader and box blades to prepare ball fields; occasionally
Services and performs minor repairs on automotive equipment.
Prepares and lines off all types of fields such as baseball, softball, football and soccer.
Any other duties assigned by the Maintenance Crew Leader.   Applications are available at 603 Watts Avenue.

CWC Inmate Supervisor
 The City of Pascagoula has an opening for a CWC Inmate Supervisor. This position is responsible for the supervision of the Mississippi Department of Corrections Community Work Center (CWC) inmate workers who participate in the program.  Provides direct and constant supervision and oversight of daily activities of the CWC inmates assigned to the City of Pascagoula by the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
Due to the nature of this job the individual must possess strong personality qualities to effectively manage Mississippi Department of Corrections inmate.

CWC inmates follow all rules and regulations of the Mississippi Department of Corrections pertaining to the CWC program.  Regulates contact of the CWC inmates with the general public and city employees.  Applications are available at 603 Watts Avenue.  EOE

For further information or complete job descriptions, please contact Human Resources.

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