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Salary : $3,181.00 - $5,724.00 Monthly
Location : Statewide, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 513-219207-26
Department: Wildlife & Fisheries-Wildlife
Opening Date: 04/08/2026
Closing Date: 4/21/2026 11:59 PM Central
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.
BIOLOGIST 1-3 FARM BILL
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is recruiting for two Biologist 1-3 positions. The positions will work directly with Louisiana landowners to implement practices to improve wildlife habitat through the Federal Farm Bill. The incumbent will work closely with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Service Centers statewide. Multiple office locations are available and will be determined upon selection of candidates. Employees will be LDWF Biologists/Foresters working as part of a cooperative agreement between LDWF and NRCS.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
JOB DUTIES
Duties may include some or all of the following:
POSITION- SPECIFIC DETAILS:
One position will be domiciled in Clinton. Potential domicile for the other position may be one of the following locations and will be determined when the candidate is selected: Jonesville, Marksville, Ferriday, or Alexandria.
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 state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment if selected.
Career Progression: The positions participate in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and is advertised as a Biologist 1, 2, or 3. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. Please click on the links below to learn more about this position.
Physical demands: Moderate to strenuous physical exertion is required for such activities as climbing, lifting objects over 50 pounds, crouching or crawling in restricted areas or in inclement weather. Weekend work, overnight stay, and early morning departure is required, as well as day and night work in boats and airboats is required.
HOW TO APPLY
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* 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 that 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.
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) 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
https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_main.asp
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:
Cassandra Louis
Department of Wildlife & Fisheries- Human Resources
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
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.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
***** 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):
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DO YOU HAVE A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE?
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ARE YOU ABLE TO WORK 4/ 10 HOUR DAYS?
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ARE YOU ABLE TO WORK OVERTIME AS REQUIRED?
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ARE YOU ABLE TO TRAVEL AS REQUIRED?
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Provide the level of degree, major as given on your official transcript, school name, and date earned for each degree you have completed. Example: (Bachelor's in biology at Louisiana State University, May 2012)If you have not completed a degree, enter N/A.
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Are you expected to graduate within the next 90 days?
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Do you have a completed master's thesis? If so, enter the degree major and thesis subject.If you do not have a completed thesis, enter NA.
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Location : Statewide, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 513-219207-26
Department: Wildlife & Fisheries-Wildlife
Opening Date: 04/08/2026
Closing Date: 4/21/2026 11:59 PM Central
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.
BIOLOGIST 1-3 FARM BILL
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is recruiting for two Biologist 1-3 positions. The positions will work directly with Louisiana landowners to implement practices to improve wildlife habitat through the Federal Farm Bill. The incumbent will work closely with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Service Centers statewide. Multiple office locations are available and will be determined upon selection of candidates. Employees will be LDWF Biologists/Foresters working as part of a cooperative agreement between LDWF and NRCS.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
JOB DUTIES
Duties may include some or all of the following:
- Outreach
- Delivery of technical assistance
- Assistance with program sign-up
- Conservation planning
- Implementation assistance
- Contract management and checkouts
POSITION- SPECIFIC DETAILS:
One position will be domiciled in Clinton. Potential domicile for the other position may be one of the following locations and will be determined when the candidate is selected: Jonesville, Marksville, Ferriday, or Alexandria.
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 state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment if selected.
Career Progression: The positions participate in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and is advertised as a Biologist 1, 2, or 3. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. Please click on the links below to learn more about this position.
Physical demands: Moderate to strenuous physical exertion is required for such activities as climbing, lifting objects over 50 pounds, crouching or crawling in restricted areas or in inclement weather. Weekend work, overnight stay, and early morning departure is required, as well as day and night work in boats and airboats is required.
HOW TO APPLY
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* 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 that 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.
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) 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
https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_main.asp
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:
Cassandra Louis
Department of Wildlife & Fisheries- Human Resources
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
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.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
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 (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others
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DO YOU HAVE A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE?
- Yes
- No
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ARE YOU ABLE TO WORK 4/ 10 HOUR DAYS?
- Yes
- No
03
ARE YOU ABLE TO WORK OVERTIME AS REQUIRED?
- Yes
- No
04
ARE YOU ABLE TO TRAVEL AS REQUIRED?
- Yes
- No
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Provide the level of degree, major as given on your official transcript, school name, and date earned for each degree you have completed. Example: (Bachelor's in biology at Louisiana State University, May 2012)If you have not completed a degree, enter N/A.
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Are you expected to graduate within the next 90 days?
- Yes
- No
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If you answered 'yes' to the question above, please enter your anticipated graduation date below. If you answered 'no', please enter n/a.
08
Do you have a completed master's thesis? If so, enter the degree major and thesis subject.If you do not have a completed thesis, enter NA.
Required Question
Salary : $3,181 - $5,724