Fisheries Biology Team Lead

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is seeking a supervisor for a workgroup focused on freshwater fishery and habitat resources. The role oversees biologists and technical staff, gathering and analyzing data to support sustainable resources.

Broad supervision comes from a higher level biologist manager. Essential duties include supervising priorities, budgeting, personnel management, and directing field and laboratory activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a biological or related field plus four years of relevant experience; or
• Non-thesis master's degree plus three years of experience; or
• Master’s with thesis or Doctorate plus two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and set priorities for staff within the work unit.
• Manage personnel actions: hiring, performance reviews, training, and discipline.
• Direct data collection, monitoring, and habitat assessment activities.
• Analyze data and prepare reports to inform fisheries management decisions.
• Represent the unit in committees and with stakeholders.

Skills

Fisheries management

Aquatic habitats

Lab equipment

Data collection

Statistics

Delegation

Team collaboration

Communication

Analytical thinking

Work ethic

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences

Non-thesis master's degree in biological sciences

Master's or Doctorate in related field

Tools

Field sampling equipment

QA/QC protocols

Data analysis software

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is seeking a supervisor for a workgroup focused on freshwater fishery and habitat resources. The role oversees biologists and technical staff, gathering and analyzing data to support sustainable resources.

Broad supervision comes from a higher level biologist manager. Essential duties include supervising priorities, budgeting, personnel management, and directing field and laboratory activities.