Salary : $4,770.00 - $8,589.00 Monthly
Location : Forest Hill, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 514-206925-25
Department: Wildlife & Fisheries-Fisheries
Opening Date: 03/14/2025
Closing Date: 3/28/2025 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental InformationThe Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting the state's renewable natural resources, including all wildlife and aquatic life. LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information and technology. The Office of Fisheries exists to ensure that aquatic resources are sustainable for present and future generations of Louisiana citizens by providing access and scientific management.
This is a Biologist Manager position domiciled in Forest Hill, Louisiana. The position is responsible for managing all activities associated with producing and rearing multiple sport fish and forage species at Booker Fowler, Beechwood, Lacombe and Monroe State fish hatcheries. The position is also responsible for coordinating the transporting and stocking of these fish across the state of Louisiana, based on biological need and available resources. General supervision is received from the Program Manager on an as-needed basis. This position can require periods of 'on-call' work in order to maintain critical functions during certain times of the production season.
VACANCY INFORMATION:This position may be filled as a:
• Probational Appointment
• Job Appointment
• Promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency wide permanent status employees)
• Detail to Special Duty
Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a Probational appointment if selected. If filled as a Job Appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a Probational Appointment should funding become available.
This position is located in Rapides Parish.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application listing complete work experience and education.Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application if possible.
If you are applying for a position which requires a baccalaureate and/or master's degree you may apply 90 days prior to receipt of your degree, however, the effective date of the appointment cannot be prior to your graduation date.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Knowledge and strong understanding of aquatic organisms and their habitats
- Knowledge of various laboratory and field sampling equipment
- Knowledge of data collecting techniques
- Knowledge and strong understanding of research and statistical methods
- Ability to delegate tasks and effectively manage a large staff
- Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a team environment
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
- Ability to think analytically and problem-solve
- Possesses strong work ethic and initiative
- Possesses good interpersonal skills
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Performs administrative functions in the area of responsibility, including correspondence, budget requests, inventory control, fleet management, and purchasing
- Manages personnel: recommends hiring, promotions, annual merit increases; conducts performance reviews, employee training, counseling and discipline; approves time/attendance and leave requests
- Develops and implements biological research and management activities for freshwater sport fish species
- Coordinates all freshwater sport fish production and population enhancement activities in Louisiana and with other state or inter-jurisdictional resource management organizations.
- Manages and coordinates all maintenance and repair needs across the Inland Hatchery system
- Develops annual stocking and HACCP management plans for freshwater sport fish species
- Analyzes data and prepares reports and papers for publication
- Participates in national/state/local committees, and workgroups
Please click on the link below to learn more about this position.
Biologist Manager
HOW TO APPLY:No 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.
Contact Information: Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
Human Resources
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
Pascha Turner
pturner@wlf.la.gov
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 http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf(Download PDF reader)
Wildlife & 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.
Coordinates all department activities as they relate to the production and stocking of freshwater sport fishes.
Responsible for personnel management, including recommendations for hiring, promotions, annual merit increases, performance reviews, and approval of leave requests.
Makes recommendations to the section Director for management of freshwater sport fishes.
Develops, approves, or establishes research projects freshwater sport 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.
Responsible for developing operational and species specific HACCP plans.
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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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- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
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- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
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