BIOLOGIST SUPERVISOR-CONSERVATION EDUCATION

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is seeking a Biologist Supervisor to lead Conservation Education and related outreach in Southwest Louisiana, with potential postings in Lafayette, Lake Charles, or Baton Rouge. The role supervises three Biologists, recruits volunteers, and collaborates with Shooting Sports and other outreach initiatives, while presenting to diverse audiences.

Frequent night/weekend work is required; a valid LA driver’s license is required and the agency uses

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Strong communication

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Diversity audience presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences

Non-thesis master's degree in biological sciences

Master's degree with thesis or PhD in biological sciences

Job description

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.

• 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.

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

Job Duties

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.

• 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

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