Salary : $5,462.00 - $9,833.00 Monthly
Location : Statewide, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 513-201515-24
Department: Wildlife & Fisheries-Wildlife
Opening Date: 10/23/2024
Closing Date: 11/3/2024 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 DCL-B/ SPECIES MANAGEMENTThis position is a statewide position that serves as the department's expert and senior staff advisor to agency staff and the public regarding the game breeders program, nuisance wildlife control operators (NWCO), fox pen, hunting preserves, primate and potentially dangerous quadrupeds, native wildlife for film, wildlife rehabilitator program, falconry program and permits coordinator for the taking of nuisance deer, feral hogs and other nuisance wildlife species. This position requires statewide travel with some overnight stay and work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Supplemental Qualification:
Applicant must have two years of experience working with nuisance and/or injured wildlife.
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 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 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 baccalaureate degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries management, animal science, forestry, natural resources, or conservation followed by six years of professional experience in wildlife or fisheries research, management 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 serve as the highest-level State expert in biological programs and advise all interested parties of impacts and the possible consequences of those impacts. Serves as the state expert in the most complex specific areas of biological policy or other areas of technical or conservation expertise as defined by an approved DCL policy.
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 Biologist Director or higher-level administrative staff.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May exercise functional/project supervision over lover-level staff.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Agencies with an approved Biologist DCL policy.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Biologist DCL-A by responsibility for serving as the department's highest-level state expert as defined by the agency dual career ladder policy.
Differs from Biologist Program Manager by the absence of supervisory responsibility.
Examples of WorkEXAMPLES LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Statewide coordination of the Game Breeder, NWCO, Falconry, Fox Pen, Hunting Preserve, Primate and Potentially Dangerous Quadrupeds, Native Wildlife for film and Rehabilitator programs with technical staff.
Administers the annual enrollment and pen inspections as well as developing program rules and regulations.
Conducts inspections of permit holder facilities. This individual will recruit, certify, and permit NWCOs statewide.
Act as a high-level scientific and technical advisor to Biologist Directors, Division Administrators, and the Assistant Secretary for the Office of Wildlife regarding urban and nuisance wildlife animal populations.
Administers the wildlife rehabilitator program.
Participates in the Louisiana and National Rehabilitator Association to provide training for individuals interested in wildlife rehabilitation.
Maintains and oversees a computerized data collection and reference system for NWCO permits, fox pen, hunting preserves, falconry permits, wildlife rehabilitator permits, night shooting permits, primate and potentially dangerous quadrupeds, native wildlife for film, and special possession permits.
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.
Represents the department at local meetings and public forums with parish councils or police juries, with local conservation organizations, sportsmen, commercial fisherman organizations, or with local public agencies.
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
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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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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.
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Do you have six years of professional experience in wildlife or fisheries research, management or conservation; forestry; or in environmental science?
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If you answered yes to the previous question please list specific details of the six years of professional experience in wildlife or fisheries research, management 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.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.Do you have any of the training listed?
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If you answered yes to the previous question please list specific details of the training with dates completed. If no enter N/A
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Do you have two years of experience working with nuisance and/or injured wildlife?
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If you answered yes to the previous question list specific details of the experience. If no enter N/A
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
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Are you able to travel statewide with some over night stays a required?
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Are you able to work overtime, nights, weekends and holidays as required?
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