What are the responsibilities and job description for the BIOLOGIST 1 - 3 EDUCATION AND OUTREACH position at Wildlife & Fisheries-Office of the Secretary?
About this Job
LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information and technology. The mission of the Education and Outreach Division is to connect people to Louisiana’s natural resources through education and outdoor experiences that inspire participation, stewardship and support for conservation.
This position is responsible for fostering a connection between fisheries resources and the public through outreach, education and access. This position will assist in hosting workshops for the public and aquatic resource educators, communicate the Department’s programs to a wide variety of user groups, and aim to provide new fishing opportunities throughout the state.
Minimum Qualifications
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:
This Biologist position is responsible for fostering a connection between fisheries resources and the public through outreach, education and access. This position will assist in hosting workshops for the public and aquatic resource educators, communicate the Department’s programs to a wide variety of user groups, and aim to provide new fishing opportunities throughout the state.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Knowledge of Louisiana aquatic organisms and plants
- Knowledge of freshwater and saltwater fishing techniques
- Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite applications
- Good observational and analytical skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to demonstrate initiative, accountability, and effective communication with an off-site supervisor
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing
- Good organizational skills and ability to coordinate events and volunteers
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Coordinates and assists in administering fishing education programs, workshops and events statewide
- Develop and deliver presentations, demonstrations, and interactive fisheries educational activities
- Communicates department programs to diverse audiences and user groups
- Communicates with certified volunteer instructors and event coordinators
- Plan and implement outreach programs for youth, families, and educators
- Develop and conduct training programs for volunteers and assist in delivering workshops
- Collaborates with agency staff and graphic designer to develop educational materials
- Uses software programs to manage events, create presentations, and develop outreach content
- Conducts site visits to community fishing sites for stockings, program enhancements and workshops
- Maintain records, reports, databases; and assist with website/social media updates
- Plan and implement outreach programs for youth, families, and educators
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Detail to Special Duty, or Job Appointment
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.
This position will be domiciled in Minden.
Career Progression: This position participates 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. The maximum salary for the highest level of this position, Biologist 3, is $ $84,136.00 annually. Please click on the links below to learn more about this position.
BIOLOGIST 1
BIOLOGIST 2
BIOLOGIST 3
This position requires a valid Louisiana Driver's License. Travel and overtime are as necessary.How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
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.
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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. Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VACANCY CONTACT:
Consuello Brown
Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
Human Resources
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
cbrown2@wlf.la.gov
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 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.
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
Salary : $84,136