EDUCATION CONSULTANT 4-EDUCATION & OUTREACH

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries seeks a qualified education/outreach professional to promote non-consumptive activities across LDWF properties and to develop curricula for classroom conservation education.

The role focuses on engaging the public, teaching safety in nature, and building partnerships with conservation groups, with statewide impact from East Baton Rouge Parish and travel across Louisiana.

Qualifications

• Eight years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services.
• Six years of full-time work experience plus five years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services.
• A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services.
• An advanced degree plus four years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services.

Responsibilities

• Promoting available non-consumptive activity information for various department-managed properties
• Community education on safe practices for interacting with nature/wildlife
• Community education on safety information regarding kayaking and other aquatic activities
• Outreach programs and events for specific non-consumptive activities
• Promoting and engaging public involvement that highlights existing department programs
• Developing relationships with non-profit conservation groups to promote and enhance program objectives

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5 years experience in education/teaching/administrative services

Advanced degree + 4 years experience in education/teaching/administrative services

Eight years of experience in education/teaching/administrative services

Six years of full-time work experience plus five years of experience in education/teaching/administrative services

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.

This position will help create and manage programs designed to engage the non-hunter and angler population by promoting non-consumptive opportunities (hiking, kayaking, birding, etc.) on LDWF-owned and managed properties as well as increasing public exposure and engagement in LDWF’s education, species, and habitat management programs across the state of Louisiana. This position will also create and modify curricula to bring Conservation Education into the classroom.

The successful applicant must have a passion for engaging and teaching others how to interact with Louisiana’s natural resources and an ability to bring new ideas to the table in regard to educational programs.

• Eight years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services;
• Six years of full-time work experience plus five years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services;
• A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services;
• An advanced degree plus four years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services.

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

Job Duties:

• Promoting available non-consumptive activity information for various department-managed properties

• Community education on safe practices for interacting with nature/wildlife

• Community education on safety information regarding kayaking and other aquatic activities

• Outreach programs and events for specific non-consumptive activities

• Promoting and engaging public involvement that highlights existing department programs

• Developing relationships with non-profit conservation groups to promote and enhance program objectives

Position-Specific Details:

The position is domiciled in East Baton Rouge Parish, but the program is statewide; frequent in-state overnight travel will be required

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

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification. A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants. Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.

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.

The Department of Wildlife & 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