Employment and Careers | Port of Gulfport, Mississippi

The Port of Gulfport is committed to providing world-class maritime terminal service to our customers and facilitating economic growth and good jobs for the people of Mississippi. Thanks to the investment made by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development following Katrina, we have been able to expand the Port’s footprint and lay the groundwork for upgraded infrastructure, new state-of-the-art tenant facilities and the opportunity to maintain long-term competitiveness and create jobs for the people of Mississippi.

Section 3 requires that when employment or contracting opportunities are generated by HUD funded projects, preference is given to low moderate income persons and businesses residing in the community where the project is located. Section 3 preference is based on household income and location. Preference for the Port of Gulfport’s project are the three coastal counties: Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson County.

HOW TO SEARCH AND APPLY FOR JOBS

The Port of Gulfport has partnered with the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) Commission’s Workforce Investment Network (WIN) Job Centers to let the public know about job opportunities associated with the Port.

If you are interested in searching for a job located at one of the Port’s properties individuals can register online through MDES’s Mississippi Works website or by visiting the nearest WIN Job Center. To search for and view online job listings offered by the Port Authority, Port tenants, vendors and others, please visit www.mississippiworks.org. Please note that a valid email address is needed to confirm your registration for the website. A mobile app for Android and iOS is available for download.

www.mississippiworks.org

WIN Job Center Locations

JOB CATEGORIES

Port Authority Jobs

Tenant Jobs

Stevedore & Terminal Operators

Port Authority Jobs

PORT AUTHORITY JOBS

Any job openings for the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport will be posted on www.mississippiworks.org.

Preference is given to low and moderate income persons residing in the community where the project is located and is based on household income and location. Location preference for the Port of Gulfport’s project includes the three coastal counties: Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson County.

CURRENT JOB OPENINGS AT THE PORT AUTHORITY

Grounds Maintenance Technician

Basic construction skills with experience in light to medium duty grounds maintenance equipment; ability to maintain a clean and safe working environment; must learn tasks readily and follow established procedures. Experience in general facility maintenance a plus.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Section 3 eligible residents will be given preference in hiring and are encouraged to apply. Section 3 definitions and information can be found at www.hud.gov.

Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Offer of employment will be contingent upon screening for alcohol and controlled substances. This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.

Applications accepted through Monday, March 8, 2021 @ 5:00 p.m.

All responses must be sent only to: employment@shipmspa.com or mailed to HRO, P.O. Box 40, Gulfport, MS 39502

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Requires 3 years’ experience maintaining light industrial facilities; technical/trade school for general facility maintenance preferred. Must have the ability to maintain a clean and safe working environment; must learn tasks readily and follow established procedures. Experience in general facility maintenance a plus.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Section 3 eligible residents will be given preference in hiring and are encouraged to apply. Section 3 definitions and information can be found at www.hud.gov.

Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Offer of employment will be contingent upon screening for alcohol and controlled substances. This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.

Applications accepted through Monday, March 8, 2021 @ 5:00 p.m.

All responses must be sent only to: employment@shipmspa.com or mailed to HRO, P.O. Box 40, Gulfport, MS 39502

CONSTRUCTION JOBS

All construction jobs are involved with the Port’s restoration project. Any job opening dealing with the construction project will come from contractors or sub-contractors working on the port site.

Section 3 requires that when employment or contracting opportunities are generated by HUD funded projects, preference is given to low or moderate income persons and businesses residing in the community where the project is located. Section 3 preference is based on household income and location. Location preference for the Port of Gulfport’s project are the three coastal counties: Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson County.

Tenant Jobs

TENANT JOBS

These job openings will be created by Port of Gulfport tenants. Tenants include Chiquita, Dole, Crowley, Chemours, Island View, the University of Southern Mississippi, McDermott International, Harvey Gulf, Edison Chouest (TopShip).

Preference is given to low and moderate income persons residing in the community where the project is located and is based on household income and location. Location preference for the Port of Gulfport’s project includes the three coastal counties: Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson County.

Stevedore & Terminal Operators

Jobs may be available with the stevedore and terminal operators such as SSA Marine, Ports America and the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA #1303).