Wildlife Biologist - Private Lands Fieldwork

State of Louisiana; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana seeks a Wildlife Biologist to deliver and implement programs on private lands within Lafayette Parish. The role reports to a Biologist Supervisor in the Lafayette field office and supports a statewide effort as needed.

Responsibilities include assisting landowners with wildlife management, conducting surveys, and collecting data to inform harvest decisions and habitat improvements while coordinating with partner agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related field.
• Ability to deliver and implement programs for private lands.
• Experience with population surveys and habitat evaluations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to landowners and DMAP participants.
• Conduct population surveys and habitat evaluations.
• Assist in data collection for wildlife disease monitoring.
• Support management decisions on harvest and bag limits.

Skills

Technical assistance to landowners

Population surveys

Habitat evaluations

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related field

Job description

State of Louisiana seeks a Wildlife Biologist to deliver and implement programs on private lands within Lafayette Parish. The role reports to a Biologist Supervisor in the Lafayette field office and supports a statewide effort as needed.

Responsibilities include assisting landowners with wildlife management, conducting surveys, and collecting data to inform harvest decisions and habitat improvements while coordinating with partner agencies.