BIOLOGIST 1-3 / BATON ROUGE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL

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.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

This position may be filled as a:   

·       Probational Appointment   

·       Job Appointment   

·       Promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency wide permanent status employees)   

·       Detail to Special Duty     

Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a Probational appointment if selected. If filled as a Job Appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a Probational Appointment should funding become available.

This position is located in Baton Rouge, 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.  

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

•             Experience with operation and maintenance of outboard powered vessels

•             Good observational and analytical skills

•             Good interpersonal skills

•             Survey 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

•             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

•             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 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:

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.

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

Salary : $3,181 - $5,724