Salary : $5,462.00 - $9,833.00 Monthly
Location : Statewide, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 513-201329-24
Department: Wildlife & Fisheries-Wildlife
Opening Date: 10/16/2024
Closing Date: 10/30/2024 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental Information LDWF 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 PROGRAM MANAGER/ EDUCATION AND OUTREACHThis position will help create, and manage a program designed to engage the non-hunter and angler population by promoting non-consumptive opportunities (hiking, kayaking, birding, etc.) on LDWF owned and managed properties as well as increasing public exposure and engagement in LDWF's education, species, and habitat management programs across the state of Louisiana. The successful applicant will be expected to develop and implement a strategic plan that will engage and interact with the community by:
- Promoting available non-consumptive activity information for various department managed properties
- Community education on safe practices for interacting with nature/wildlife
- Community education on safety information regarding kayaking and other aquatic activities
- Outreach programs and events for specific non-consumptive activities
- Promoting and engaging public involvement that highlight existing department programs
- Developing relationships with non-profit conservation groups to promote and enhance program objectives.
The successful applicant must have a passion for engaging and teaching others how to interact with Louisiana's natural resources and an ability to bring new ideas to the table in regards to educational programs. Since this program is state wide, frequent in-state overnight travel will 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 permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if selected.This position is may be domiciled statewide.
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.
Applications will be rejected if the applicant fails to meet the minimum qualifications, submits an incomplete application or fails to apply by the closing date of the announcement.
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.
HOW TO APPLY 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 baccalaureate degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries management, animal science, forestry, natural resources, or conservation followed by seven years of professional experience in wildlife or fisheries research, management, education or conservation; forestry; or in environmental science.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Graduate training in qualifying fields may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience.
A non-thesis master's degree in qualifying fields will substitute for one year of the required experience.
A master's degree with completed thesis in qualifying fields will substitute for two years of the required experience.
A Ph.D. in qualifying fields will substitute for two years of the required experience.
NOTE:
Examples of non-qualifying degrees are science education (of any discipline), geology, geography, nuclear science, and agribusiness.
NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Job ConceptsFUNCTION OF WORK:
To manage a major statewide biological, environmental, or research program for a division within the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Manager.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Broad from a Biologist Administrator or a Biologist Director.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Direct supervision over Biologist Manager or Biologist DCL-A.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Biologist Manager by responsibility for managing a major statewide biological or environmental program.
Differs from Biologist Director by absence of responsibility for two or more statewide programs and acting as an assistant to a division administrator.
Examples of WorkEXAMPLES LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Directs and manages a major research, biological, or environmental management program encompassing multiple species and geographic areas.
Plans and develops highly complex techniques for the management of wildlife and fisheries habitats and populations and environmental protection.
Reviews current literature, confers with other environmental professionals, designs research projects to provide life history data, considers adequate sample size for statistical analysis, develops procedures with other managers, and monitors progress of projects.
Reviews data from completed studies, prepares manuscripts for publication with subordinates, and formulates recommendations for continued research, initiating new projects or management recommendations.
Participates on scientific committees or task forces at the state, national, or international level.
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.
Reviews and approves research and development projects proposed by subordinates to insure soundness of scientific principle and compliance with appropriate guidelines.
Conducts sensitive, complex negotiations on biological and departmental issues with private industry, landowners, and governmental agencies.
Coordinates contracts for technical services between the department, universities, and private concerns.
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:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
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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Do you have a baccalaureate degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries management, animal science, forestry, natural resources, or conservation?
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If you answered yes to the previous question please list your degree and date received. If no enter N/A
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Do you have seven years of professional experience in wildlife or fisheries research, management, education or conservation; forestry; or in environmental science?
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If you answered yes to the previous question please list details of the seven years of professional experience in wildlife or fisheries research, management, education or conservation; forestry; or in environmental science. If no enter N/A
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Graduate training in qualifying fields may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience.Do you have any of the following?1. A non-thesis master's degree in qualifying fields will substitute for one year of the required experience.2. A master's degree with completed thesis in qualifying fields will substitute for two years of the required experience.3. A Ph.D. in qualifying fields will substitute for two years of the required experience.
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If you answered yes to the previous question please list your qualifying training. If no enter N/A
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Are you able to travel statewide with overnight stay as required?
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Are you able to work overtime as required?
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
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