WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES TECHNICIAN A-C

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 located in Pineville, Louisiana
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 Fisheries exists to ensure that aquatic resources are sustainable for present and future generations of Louisiana citizens by providing access and scientific management.
This technical position functions to support and perform freshwater fish sampling, monitoring of freshwater aquatic habitat and limited aquatic plant control duties across a large geographical region of northeast Louisiana.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Fish identification skills
• Survey skills
• Good observational and analytical skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to operate motor vehicles
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a team environment
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides support as part of a regional fisheries management team with activities such as conducting various fish sampling methods using multiple gear-types as well as collecting biological fisheries and aquatic data in public waterbodies for research purposes
• Operates boats, motor vehicles, computers and sampling equipment
• Maintains and calibrates equipment
• May participate in various aquatic plant control programs. Includes obtaining appropriate certifications for applying EPA approved herbicides and working with biological controls
• Operates and maintains boats, winches, trailers, nets, scientific equipment, navigational equipment, tractors, lawnmowers, motor vehicles, and power tools
• Performs general maintenance of buildings and grounds
• Assists in major facility renovations, including general carpentry

The Wildlife and Fisheries Technician position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and is advertised to be filled as a Wildlife and Fisheries Technician A, B, or C. 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.

Wildlife and Fisheries Technician A
Wildlife and Fisheries Technician B
Wildlife and Fisheries Technician C

HOW TO APPLY:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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.

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.