Salary : $4,770.00 - $8,589.00 Monthly
Location : Lafayette, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 513-204225-25
Department: Wildlife & Fisheries-Wildlife
Opening Date: 01/09/2025
Closing Date: 1/18/2025 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 MANAGER / COASTAL WMA's & REFUGESThis position is a Wildlife and Fisheries Biologist Manager domiciled at the Lafayette office and receives direct supervision from a Biologist Program Manager. This position exercises broad stewardship and management responsibilities over a number of Department owned/managed properties in Coastal Louisiana including Atchafalaya Delta, Lake Boeuf, Pass-a-Loutre, Pointe-aux-Chenes, Salvador and Timken WMAs as well as Marsh Island, State Wildlife, St. Tammany, Queen Bess and Isle Dernieres Barrier Islands Refuges. WMAs/refuges are located throughout southcentral and southeastern Louisiana and consists of habitats ranging from swamp to brackish marsh habitats. The selected candidate may directly and indirectly supervise lower level biologists, wildlife and fisheries technicians/technician supervisors, maintenance foremen, mobile heavy equipment operators and marine operators assigned to these coastal WMAs/refuges. This position serves as advisor to the Coastal Lafayette Region program manager regarding projects and programs to manage fish and wildlife resources, improve/restore wetland habitats and enhance public usage of coastal properties. This position will also work with local, state and federal agencies as well as NGOs for projects, funding, etc.
Job duties require the incumbent to exert brief periods of heavy muscular or strenuous physical exertion. Some job activities require extended work hours and weekend work. Job activities also require the incumbent to be capable of riding in helicopters and/or fixed wing aircraft as well as all types of vessels. The incumbent may also be required to participate in aerial waterfowl surveys. Additionally, the incumbent will be required to respond to nuisance or injured wildlife calls as needed which often require after hours and weekend work. Overnight travel for multiple days at remote areas and throughout Louisiana will be required. Working in the field, out of boats, at night and in inclement weather will also be required.
VACANCY INFORMATION 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 Lafayette Parish.
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 QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor's degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus six 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 five 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 four years of the required specialized experience.
Job ConceptsFUNCTION OF WORK:
To develop and manage biological and environmental research/management activities.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Manager.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General from a Biologist Program Manager or higher-level Biologist.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Direct line over Biologist Supervisor(s) or an equivalent unit of professional biologists.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Biologist Supervisor by the responsibility for supervision of Biologist Supervisor(s) or an equivalent professional biologist staff.
Differs from Biologist Program Manager by absence of responsibility for supervising a subordinate Biologist Manager or equivalent mix of supervisory staff.
Examples of WorkEXAMPLES LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Responsible for personnel management, including recommendations for hiring, promotions, annual merit increases, performance reviews, and approval of leave requests.
Makes recommendations to the division administrator and the Secretary for management and regulation of game or non-game wildlife or inland or marine fishes.
Develops, approves, or establishes research projects for game or non-game wildlife or inland or marine fishes.
Analyses highly technical biological data and prepares or edits technical and popular papers for publication.
Participates on scientific committees or taskforces at the state or national level.
Coordinates department public outreach programs, such as conducting field trips to school and civic groups and providing information upon request on game or non-game wildlife or inland or marine fishes.
Responsible for developing species management plans.
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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The incumbent will be required to respond to nuisance or injured wildlife calls, as need. This can often require after hours and weekend work. Are you able to work after hours and weekends as required?
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Are you able to travel overnight for multiple days at remote areas and throughout Louisiana will be required?
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This position requires a bachelor's degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus six 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 five 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 four years of the required specialized experience.Please list all of your relevant experience or training here.
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