BIOLOGIST 3

Job title:

BIOLOGIST 3

Company

State of Louisiana

Job description

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 3/ ROCKEFELLER
This position will be responsible for collecting, compiling, and analyzing data on the biology of Whooping Cranes, Species of Greatest Conservation needs, and other wildlife associated with marsh and wetland habitats. The position will be responsible for evaluating changes in species populations and associated habitats, developing recommendations for management or recovery strategies based research, writing, proofreading, and publishing technical and non-technical papers as well as meeting with governmental, NGO, and private agencies regarding biological issues.

VACANCY INFORMATION
This position may be filled as:

• 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 Cameron Parish.

Contact Information:
Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
Human Resources
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
Cassandra Louis

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 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.*

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

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 three years of professional experience in wildlife or fisheries research, management, education 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 collect, compile, and analyze biological and environmental data.

LEVEL OF WORK:

Advanced.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

General from a Biologist Manager or Biologist Supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

May exercise functional over lower-level staff and/or direct over nonprofessional personnel.

LOCATION OF WORK:

Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:

Differs from Biologist 2 by the degree of independence and initiative in support of major programs.

Differs from Biologist Supervisor by the absence of full 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.

Responsible for complex scientific biological research, management techniques, and administrative duties.

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 environmental monitoring projects for such purposes as determining habitat requirements, range surveys, specimen collection, telemetry, life history, and baseline studies.

Trains field personnel in proper techniques to gather scientific data.

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.

Assists in 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.

Investigates kills of fish and wildlife.

Checks, identifies, and recommends treatments to eradicate parasites and diseases of fish and wildlife.

Communicates department’s biological programs to individuals and groups through outreach and promotion in educational settings.

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 to give you more detailed information about their system * Teacher’s Retirement System of Louisiana (
), * Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (
), among others

Expected salary

$3895 – 7011 per month

Location

Cameron, LA

Job date

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 01:26:40 GMT

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