BIOLOGIST SUPERVISOR-CONSERVATION EDUCATION

LRS Architects, Inc; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries seeks a Biologist Supervisor to oversee Conservation Education and Outreach programs in Southwest Louisiana. The role requires strong public speaking, organizational, and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with volunteers and partners.

The incumbent will direct Conservation Education and Outreach, assist Shooting Sports initiatives, and supervise three Biologists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in biological science or related field with required experience.
• Advanced degrees with relevant experience may substitute.
• Ability to present to diverse audiences and work with volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Direct Conservation Education and Outreach in SW Louisiana.
• Support Shooting Sports and other outreach initiatives.
• Recruit and coordinate volunteer Hunter Education and Fisheries Outreach instructors.
• Supervise three Biologists and manage education programs.

Skills

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences

Master's degree in a biological field (optional)

Tools

None

Job description

About This Job

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.

About This Job

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. Looking for a Biologist Supervisor to participate and oversee the delivery of Conservation Education and other programs in Southwest LA. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, public speaking, organizational, and interpersonal skills. The candidate should be comfortable presenting to diverse audiences, working collaboratively with volunteers and partners, adapting to changing priorities, and representing the Department in a professional manner.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus four 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 three 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 two years of the required specialized experience.

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

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information. This position will be domiciled in Lafayette, Lake Charles or Baton Rouge offices and is responsible for participating and overseeing the implementation of conservation education, outdoor skills, and other related education and outreach programs. The incumbent's primary responsibility is to direct Conservation Education and Outreach in southwest Louisiana; however, this position will also be expected to assist, Shooting Sports, and other departmental outreach initiatives. The incumbent recruits, trains, and coordinates a network of volunteer Hunter Education and Fisheries Outreach instructors to deliver related public programs. This position directly supervises three Biologists in the performance of their duties to provide Conservation Education. Frequent night and weekend work is required. Unavoidable hazards include working with firearms of all types, sharp objects such as knives, and the occasional use of watercraft and all‑terrain vehicles. Physical demands include lifting boxes of educational materials, monitors, displays, and shooting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for participating and overseeing the implementation of conservation education, outdoor skills, and other related education and outreach programs
• Will assist Shooting Sports, and other departmental outreach initiatives
• Recruits, trains, and coordinates a network of volunteer Hunter Education and Fisheries Outreach instructors to deliver related public programs
• Directly supervises three Biologists in the performance of their duties to provide Conservation Education

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational Appointment, Detail to Special Duty, 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.

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

This position will be domiciled in Lafayette, Lake Charles or Baton Rouge offices

Frequent night and weekend work is required. Unavoidable hazards include working with firearms of all types, sharp objects such as knives, and the occasional use of watercraft and all‑terrain vehicles. Physical demands include lifting boxes of educational materials, monitors, displays, and shooting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

A valid Louisiana driver's license is required

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.

Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VACANCY CONTACT

Allison Merritt [e-mail]

Department of Wildlife & Fisheries- Human Resources

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 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