WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES TECHNICIAN A-C

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); Vor Ort; USD 33.000 - 51.000; Vollzeit

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Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave

Zusammenfassung

State of Louisiana is seeking a Wildlife and Fisheries Technician A-C at Pointe-aux-Chenes Wildlife Management Area. The role supports daily operations across multiple WMAs and refuges, performing habitat management, data collection, and public user assistance in coastal environments.

Travel to remote areas, night work, and field duties are required; the position offers career progression from Technician A to C and emphasizes stewardship of wildlife and habitats across several parishes.

Jobbeschreibung

About This Job

LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information and technology. The Office of Wildlife exists to provide wise stewardship of Louisiana's wildlife and associated habitats and increase wildlife conservation awareness.

WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES TECHNICIAN A-C/ POINTE-AUX-CHENES

This position is a Wildlife and Fisheries Technician A-C Career Progression Group position based at Pointe-aux-Chenes Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The incumbent receives direct supervision from a Technician Supervisor. This position is responsible for performing tasks associated with the daily operation of Pointe-aux-Chenes, Lake Boeuf, Salvador, Timken and Pass-a-Loutre WMAs and Queen Bess Refuge. Such tasks may include maintenance of facilities, equipment and grounds, WMA management and enhancements, data collection, public/user assistance, etc. These WMAs and refuge are highly dynamic coastal environments that provide habitat for a large diversity and abundance of resident and migratory wildlife. These areas are located in Terrebonne, Lafourche, St. Charles, Jefferson and Plaquemines Parishes and consists of habitats ranging from swamp to brackish habitats. Overnight travel for multiple days at remote areas and throughout Louisiana will be required. Working in the field, out of boats, at night and in inclement weather will also be required.

• The incumbent’s duties include conducting stewardship activities, and maintenance and development of areas and facilities on one or more coastal wildlife management areas and/or refuges


• Assist Supervisor and Biologists in land stewardship and habitat management practices on WMAs and Refuges


• Assists in the collecting of biological data via hunter bag checks, fishing creel checks, water level & salinity data, assist with intensively managed adult, handicapped, and youth hunts, conduct trapping and banding projects, etc.


• Monitors special use permit activities for fishing, hunting, trapping, houseboat mooring, area use, etc.


• Assists in monitoring and reporting on the implementation of mitigation projects, dredge projects and mineral exploration and development projects within the work areas

Maintenance of Infrastructure and Equipment

• Coordinates with supervisor and participates in maintenance, repair and construction projects as well as habitat projects. This may involve water control structures, trails, roads, parking areas, campsites, facilities, workshops, storage buildings, water vessels, lawnmowers, tractors, UTVs, engines, etc. and include tasks such as mowing, grading, ditching, cleaning, etc.


• Works with supervisor to set and accomplish project priorities, tasks, etc.


• Properly marks and maintains WMA and Refuge boundaries


• Implements maintenance and minor repair projects that may include basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding, and mechanical duties


• Conducts other duties as assigned by supervisory and biological staff

Position-Specific Details

DOMICILE: This position will be domiciled in Terrebonne parish.

APPOINTMENT TYPE: Job appointment, probational appointment, promotional, or detail to special duty.

If filled as a job appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a probational appointment should funding become available. 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.

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Wildlife and Fisheries Technician A, B, or C.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VACANCY CONTACT

Cassandra Louis

Department of Wildlife & Fisheries- Human Resources

P.O. Box 98000

Baton Rouge, LA 70898

[e-mail]

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

Benefits

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