Salary : $4,458.00 - $8,027.00 Monthly
Location : Leesville, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 513-204252-25
Department: Wildlife & Fisheries-Wildlife
Opening Date: 01/09/2025
Closing Date: 1/22/2025 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental InformationLDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information and technology. The Office of Wildlife exists to provide wise stewardship of Louisiana's wildlife and associated habitats and increase wildlife conservation awareness.
BIOLOGIST DCL-A FARM BILL-PRIVATE LANDS/ LEESVILLEThis position will serve as a specialist in restoration and management of forest habitats through Farm Bill Programs. The incumbent will serve as the agency lead in longleaf pine habitat restoration and coordinate delivery of activities associated with a formal agreement with USDA-NRCS.
This position may be filled as a:
- Probational Appointment
- Promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency wide permanent status employees)
Current classified state employees with permanent status may be required to accept a probational appointment if selected.This position is domiciled in Vernon Parish.
Ideal Candidate
- Strong knowledge of wildlife management techniques
- Background in USDA-NRCS Conservation Programs
- Approachable and engaging to private landowners
- Good observational and analytical skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, in a team environment
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing
- Ability to problem solve
- Possesses strong work ethic
Essential Duties
- Work with private landowners to assist them in successful implementation of habitat projects
- Remain engaged throughout the implementation process to facilitate landowner success
- Confer frequently with partners engaged in forest restoration regionally
- Represent the department at various forums and landowner groups with interest in forest restoration and management
- Act as high level advisor to upper level staff on issues related to forest management
- Maintain a leadership role on behalf of the department in delivery of the USDA-NRCS Longleaf Pine Initiative.
- Write and proofread non-technical articles, news releases and other documents on related subject matter
This position has a supplemental qualification as follows:Two years of experience in applied Forestry Management and private lands forest/wildlife habitat technical assistance.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VACANCY CONTACT: Cassandra Louis
Department of Wildlife & Fisheries Human Resources
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants. Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire. Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.HOW TO APPLYNo Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.* The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorizationWildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor's degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus four years of experience in wildlife or fisheries, forestry, or environmental science; OR
A non-thesis master's degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus three years of the required specialized experience; OR
A master's degree with a completed thesis or a doctorate in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus two years of the required specialized experience.
Job ConceptsFUNCTION OF WORK:
To serve as a staff advisor and expert to agency staff and the public regarding biological activities and the possible consequences of those activities from various entities. Serves as a high level advisor for the state on a specific area of biological policy or other areas of technical or regulatory expertise.
NOTE: This job is designated a Dual Career Ladder job as defined in CS Rule 1.14.1.1 and 5.9 requiring performance of higher level more complex duties and possession of advanced, specialized skills. A Civil Service Commission approved agency policy is required prior to implementation.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Expert.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Broad direction from a Biologist Manager or higher-level manager.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May exercise functional/project supervision over lower-level staff.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Agencies with an approved Biologist DCL policy.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Biologist 3 by requirements of the approved DCL policy as well as serving as a staff advisor to upper management.
Differs from Biologist DCL-B by absence of responsibility for serving as a state expert as defined by the agency DCL policy.
Examples of WorkEXAMPLES LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Confers frequently with international, federal, state, and local officials and natural resource professionals to review user-group, landowner, or habitat problems and develop a consensus on procedures for solution.
Conducts sensitive, complex negotiations on biological and departmental issues with private industry, landowners, and governmental agencies.
Represents the department at meetings with citizen groups, news media, educational forums, and the regulated community regarding complex biological issues.
Acts as a high level scientific and technical advisor to the Biologist Administrator regarding commercial or recreational trends, market conditions, habitat conditions, and animal population levels.
Supervises special projects and directs field activities providing and improving access for hunters, fishermen, trappers, and all public user groups to allow for better utilization of the state's natural resources.
Designs and directs research, management, and biological monitoring projects for such purposes as determining habitat requirements, range surveys, specimen collection, telemetry, life history, and baseline studies.
Writes research proposals; designs, develops, and implements highly complex scientific research projects concerned with biological resource management recommendations.
Writes and proofreads technical and non technical articles, papers, news releases, and correspondence; testifies at federal and state courts and legislative hearings as to biological resources and management practices.
Directs the formulation of species management plans and provides direction and technical advice in the development of recommended changes in catch limits, harvest, or habitat management plans resulting from biological research projects.
Evaluates changes to biological populations that have resulted in a change of management practices on federal, state, and private lands and waters.
Directs the formulation, enactment, and ensurance of compliance with natural resource policies and procedures.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
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Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement- State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others
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This position requires one of the following:A bachelor's degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus four years of experience in wildlife or fisheries, forestry, or environmental science; ORA non-thesis master's degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus three years of the required specialized experience; ORA master's degree with a completed thesis or a doctorate in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus two years of the required specialized experience.Provide the degree(s), major(s), school, graduation date(s), and completed thesis (yes or no) here for each degree you hold that will meet one of the above qualifications.
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Do you have two years of experience in applied Forestry Management and private lands forest/wildlife habitat technical assistance?
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If you answered yes to the previous question please list details of your two years of experience in applied forestry management and private lands forest/ wildlife habitat technical assistance here. If no enter N/A
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Are you able to travel as required?
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
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