BIOLOGIST DCL-B

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave

Holidays & Leave

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is seeking a qualified candidate for a role focused on education and outreach, program development, and public engagement. This position emphasizes applying performance measures and providing technical support for outreach initiatives.

Location in St. Tammany Parish with opportunities for professional development and agency-wide impact. Equal opportunity employer, with state benefits and retirement programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus six years of relevant experience; or

Responsibilities

• Reviews education and outreach programs, projects, events, and initiatives to assess effectiveness, efficiency, and alignment with agency priorities.
• Develops and applies program objectives, performance measures, and evaluation methods.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of education and outreach initiatives designed to increase public awareness and participation in LDWF programs.
• Provide technical assistance to staff developing educational programs, outreach campaigns, workshops, demonstrations, tours, recreational opportunities, and public engagement activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, environmental sciences, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources

Master's degree (non-thesis) in biological sciences, marine sciences, environmental sciences, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources

Master's degree with thesis or Doctorate in biological sciences, marine sciences, environmental sciences, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources

Job description

About This Job

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) 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.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus six years of experience in wildlife or fisheries, forestry, or environmental science; OR

A non-thesis master's degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus five years of the required specialized experience; OR

A master's degree with a completed thesis or a doctorate in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus four years of the required specialized experience.

Supplemental Qualifications

Four years of experience in fisheries management or wildlife management; one year of this experience must be in either grants management, project development, project management, or permitting of various activities.

Job Duties

• Reviews education and outreach programs, projects, events, and initiatives to assess effectiveness, efficiency, and alignment with agency priorities.
• Develops and applies program objectives, performance measures, and evaluation methods.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of education and outreach initiatives designed to increase public awareness and participation in LDWF programs.
• Provide technical assistance to staff developing educational programs, outreach campaigns, workshops, demonstrations, tours, recreational opportunities, and public engagement activities.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Promotional opportunity, open to LDWF permanent employees ONLY. Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a Probational appointment if selected.

Location

St. Tammany Parish; Lacombe Office.

Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Information

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).

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

Contact

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VACANCY CONTACT:

Allison Merritt,
[e-mail]
Department of Wildlife & Fisheries- Human Resources

Benefits and Compensation

Incentive: 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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave. More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others