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This position may be filled as a:
- Probational Appointment
- Promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency wide permanent status employees).
This position is located in Lake Charles, LA.
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.
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.
The 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 Position is in support of Marine Fisheries as a Coastal Study Area Biologist, is domiciled in Calcasieu Parish, and is responsible for collection of fishery independent and dependent data from sampling programs as assigned. Incumbent will conduct field sampling, collect and maintain biological and environmental data, and operate and maintain vessels and sampling equipment. Incumbent will also collect fishery dependent survey data and assist in developing aquatic habitat restoration projects.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Knowledge of aquatic organisms, specifically estuarine and marine finfish and shellfish
- Knowledge of, and experience with, common fishery independent sampling gear, including gill nets, trammel nets, seines, trawls, and oyster dredges
- Experience with operation and maintenance of outboard powered vessels
- 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
- Knowledge of research and statistical methods.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Collects biological and environmental data
- Enters and reviews data collected from field projects
- Compiles and analyzes data, and prepares reports of results
- Assists in the development of aquatic habitat restoration projects
- Identifies, measures and records species at various life stages caught in sampling activities
- Operates departmental vehicles and vessels as necessary to accomplish required job duties.
- Maintains and calibrates equipment
- Responds to telephone inquiries from the public and news media
- Sends and receives email correspondence
- Represents the department to a variety of job-related contacts and agencies
- Presents resource management information to commercial, recreational, professional, and conservation groups, schools, and local officials
- Identifies equipment and supply needs, and may be required to purchase supplies, repairs, and/or equipment
- Inspects facilities and records of permit applicants, and recommend permit issuance or denial.
The Biologist position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and is advertised to be filled as a Biologist 1, 2, or 3. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. Please click on the below links to learn more about this position.
Biologist 1
Biologist 2
Biologist 3
HOW TO APPLY:
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) (Download PDF reader)
Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer
