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Location : Statewide, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 514-190272-24
Department: Wildlife & Fisheries-Fisheries
Division: Inland Fisheries
Opening Date: 02/09/2024
Closing Date: 3/9/2024 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information
VACANCY INFORMATION:
This position may be filled as a:
Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a Probational appointment if selected.
This position is open statewide.
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.
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 Wildlife exists to provide wise stewardship of Louisiana's wildlife and associated habitats and increase wildlife conservation awareness.
This position serves as the department's expert and senior staff advisor to agency and the public regarding black bass and black bass habitat restoration, enhancement, and management. The incumbent will lead the development and implementation of a statewide Black Bass Management Plan that includes statewide black bass genetic analysis and a genetics management plan.
The Black Bass Coordinator will regularly coordinate with staff biologists, as well as local, state, regional, and national stakeholders, to guide actions that identify, prioritize, design, plan, fund, and pursue intense black bass management, enhancement and access projects; these can range from very small and simple projects to very large and complex, watershed-scale projects.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS:
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.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *
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
Qualifications
MINIMUM 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 Concepts
FUNCTION 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 Work
EXAMPLES LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Ability to act as the top-level expert for the state in a specific area of Biological science or conservation.
Develops and coordinates technical programs within the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
Represents the department on behalf of the Governor or Secretary on national advisory committees, commissions, task forces, or foundations.
Acts as technical expert for the department in reviewing court documents, expert testimony, and technical evidence submitted to support court proceedings.
Directs and manages a major, complex biological or biological management or research program encompassing multiple species and geographic areas.
Acts as a high level scientific and technical advisor to the Biologist Administrator regarding commercial or recreational trends, market conditions, habitat conditions, and animal population levels.
Supervises special projects and directs field activities providing and improving access for hunters, fishermen, trappers, and all public user groups to allow for better utilization of the state's natural resources.
Designs and directs research, management, and biological monitoring projects for such purposes as determining habitat requirements, range surveys, specimen collection, telemetry, life history, and baseline studies.
Writes research proposals; designs, develops, and implements highly complex scientific research projects concerned with biological resource management recommendations.
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.
Directs the formulation of species management plans and provides direction and technical advice in the development of recommended changes in catch limits, harvest, or habitat management plans resulting from biological research projects.
Evaluates changes to biological populations that have resulted in a change of management practices on federal, state, and private lands and waters.
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
More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
***** 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):
Location : Statewide, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 514-190272-24
Department: Wildlife & Fisheries-Fisheries
Division: Inland Fisheries
Opening Date: 02/09/2024
Closing Date: 3/9/2024 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information
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 open statewide.
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.
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 Wildlife exists to provide wise stewardship of Louisiana's wildlife and associated habitats and increase wildlife conservation awareness.
This position serves as the department's expert and senior staff advisor to agency and the public regarding black bass and black bass habitat restoration, enhancement, and management. The incumbent will lead the development and implementation of a statewide Black Bass Management Plan that includes statewide black bass genetic analysis and a genetics management plan.
The Black Bass Coordinator will regularly coordinate with staff biologists, as well as local, state, regional, and national stakeholders, to guide actions that identify, prioritize, design, plan, fund, and pursue intense black bass management, enhancement and access projects; these can range from very small and simple projects to very large and complex, watershed-scale projects.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Six years of professional level experience in fisheries management.
- Negotiates and manages research contracts related to the implementation of Black Bass Management plan
- Serves as liaison between district managers and stock assessment team to coordinate black bass population assessments, analyze data, and model effects of regulation changes; recommends changes in regulations for the purpose of achieving black bass management goals
- Stays current on scientific literature pertaining to black bass management and disseminates pertinent information to staff; mentors and trains lower level and staff biologists on new scientific techniques
- Communicates with internal and external stakeholders and partners via telephone, email and in-person discussions; Represents the agency at relevant local, state, regional, and national meetings
- Works with staff biologists or local government entities to write and/or edit research proposals to fund black bass management projects and/or habitat projects that benefit black bass and/or access to black bass
- Writes/edits/provides comments for highly technical and non-technical articles, papers, news releases, correspondence (examples: fisheries management plans, annual recreational fishing regulations, social media posts, waterbody fact sheets, research proposals, contract specifications, strategic plan, etc.)
- Provides assistance, direction, and technical advice for the drafting of administrative rules and/or legislation related to fisheries management
- Provides scientific and management-related presentations and expert testimony to Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission, Louisiana Legislature, and other appropriate groups, as needed
- Other duties, as assigned
- Highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Proficient with appropriate statistical analyses, statistical analysis software, GIS, and fish population models
- Knowledge and experience with fisheries science principals and sampling techniques
- Experience writing grant proposals or assisting with writing grant proposals
- Experience with freshwater habitat improvement projects
- Experience with and/or knowledge of current black bass genetic sampling technology and capabilities
- Experience with and/or knowledge of black bass hatchery techniques
- Ability to work independently, and both as a member or a leader of a team to set, track, and achieve goals
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.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *
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
Qualifications
MINIMUM 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 Concepts
FUNCTION 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 Work
EXAMPLES LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Ability to act as the top-level expert for the state in a specific area of Biological science or conservation.
Develops and coordinates technical programs within the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
Represents the department on behalf of the Governor or Secretary on national advisory committees, commissions, task forces, or foundations.
Acts as technical expert for the department in reviewing court documents, expert testimony, and technical evidence submitted to support court proceedings.
Directs and manages a major, complex biological or biological management or research program encompassing multiple species and geographic areas.
Acts as a high level scientific and technical advisor to the Biologist Administrator regarding commercial or recreational trends, market conditions, habitat conditions, and animal population levels.
Supervises special projects and directs field activities providing and improving access for hunters, fishermen, trappers, and all public user groups to allow for better utilization of the state's natural resources.
Designs and directs research, management, and biological monitoring projects for such purposes as determining habitat requirements, range surveys, specimen collection, telemetry, life history, and baseline studies.
Writes research proposals; designs, develops, and implements highly complex scientific research projects concerned with biological resource management recommendations.
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.
Directs the formulation of species management plans and provides direction and technical advice in the development of recommended changes in catch limits, harvest, or habitat management plans resulting from biological research projects.
Evaluates changes to biological populations that have resulted in a change of management practices on federal, state, and private lands and waters.
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
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
