BIOLOGIST SUPERVISOR

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 SUPERVISOR- MINDEN 

This is a biological position based at the LDWF Minden Field Office that ensures wildlife management plans are enacted through directive from the Biologist Manager. This position oversees all wildlife management activities at Bayou Pierre, Bodcau, John Franks, Loggy Bayou, and Soda Lake WMAs. It also provides technical assistance to private landowners. The selected candidate will directly supervise one Biologist and one Tech Supervisor.  

A bachelor’s degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus four years of experience in wildlife or fisheries, forestry, or environmental science; OR

A non-thesis master's degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus three years of the required specialized experience; OR

A master's degree with a completed thesis or a doctorate in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus two years of the required specialized experience.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

JOB DUTIES

Some of the duties of the position include the following:

• Oversees all wildlife management activities for numerous wildlife manage areas

• Conducting field surveys

• Research projects

• User surveys & harvest surveys

• Oil and gas investigations

POSITION- SPECIFIC DETAILS:

This position will be domiciled in Webster Parish.  

Appointment Type: Job appointment, probational appointment, promotional, or detail to special duty.
 

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 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 and 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 
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      

clouis@wlf.la.gov

Salary : $4,458 - $8,027