BIOLOGIST 1-3 MINDEN- WMA

State of Louisiana; Minden (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana: Wildlife & Fisheries seeks a Biologist I-III for Minden WMAs to assist with habitat management, population surveys, and project development. The position supports statewide species programs and regional waterfowl efforts, with duties including data collection, analysis, and field supervision.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in biological or related sciences and willingness to work outdoors in diverse conditions, including weekends and variable hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a biological science or related field is required.
• Fieldwork experience and ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.
• Ability to collect and analyze habitat and wildlife data.

Responsibilities

• Oversee habitat management and surveys on Region WMAs.
• Participate in data collection for population and habitat assessments.
• Support regional projects and statewide species program work.
• Perform duties to help the agency fulfill its mission.

Skills

Fieldwork

Data analysis

Wildlife management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related field

Tools

Boats

ATV/UTV operation

Tractors

Job description

BIOLOGIST 1-3/ MINDEN WMA

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 is a Wildlife and Fisheries Biologist position that receives direct supervision from a Biologist Supervisor based in the Minden field office. This incumbent is responsible for and assists with management, research, and maintenance/development projects on Minden Region WMAs (Bayou Pierre, Bodcau, John Franks, Loggy Bayou, and Soda Lake). This position will also assist with WMA projects and Species Program work statewide.

A bachelor’s degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Duties may include some or all of the following:

• Participates in and oversees land stewardship and habitat management practices on Region WMA’s including browse and habitat surveys, moist soil management, shallow water and moist soil management, etc.
• Participates in and oversees projects on Region WMAs or projects within the region involving maintenance, research, and development. Maintains and makes recommendations for infrastructure improvements
• Participates in and may oversee the collection of biological data through hunter bag checks, managed public hunts, operation and maintenance of self-clearing permit stations, trapping and banding of duck and doves, assistance in population surveys for the purpose of providing information in the management decision-making process
• Assesses wildlife populations and habitat condition through standardized surveys and general reconnaissance
• Collects biological samples for wildlife disease monitoring activities
• Collects, compiles, analyses, and presents data for establishing management or research programs and setting harvest season dates and bag and size limits
• Participates in lethal and nonlethal collection and sampling of wildlife species for management, research, and nuisance response/control
• Performs any duties necessary for the agency to accomplish its mission

POSITION- SPECIFIC DETAILS:

DOMICILE: This position will be domiciled in Webster Parish.

APPOINTMENT TYPE: Job appointment, probational appointment, promotional, or detail to special duty.

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

COMPENSATION: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and is advertised 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:

• Requires the physical ability to operate boats, ATV/UTVs, tractors, and other heavy equipment.
• Physical demands: Moderate to strenuous physical exertion is required for such activities as climbing, lifting objects over 50 pounds, crouching or crawling in restricted areas. Requires working outdoors in a variety of conditions, in inclement weather, and with a variety of wildlife.
• Requires periodically working irregular hours including weekend work, overnight stay, and early morning departure as well as day and night work.
• May be subject to 24-hour nuisance animal call-out.

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) 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

https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_main.asp

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VACANCY CONTACT:

Cassandra Louis

Department of Wildlife & Fisheries- Human Resources

P.O. Box 98000

Baton Rouge, LA 70898

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