BIOLOGIST DCL - A

About This Job

This position is within the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Fisheries Extension Section in support of the Artificial Reef Program. This position serves as an expert staff advisor for the Artificial Reef Program in the matters of marine artificial reefs and fish habitat management.The incumbent will be responsible for supervising projects and field activities of the program. They will work in conjunction with the U.S. Coast Guard, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), state partners, and they will represent the Department on state and national committees that develop and manage artificial reef programs. This position manages contracts and acts as a technical representative for contracts with universities, oil and gas industry and partners for reef planning, acquisition, construction and monitoring to assure successful implementation and operation of the artificial reef program.

Supplemental Qualification

At least two years of experience in fisheries management, with emphasis on marine artificial reefs and fisheries habitat development, biological or coastal research, permitting, and regulations development.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience on vessels
• Flexible and dependable, including weekends and non-traditional hours
• Skills in collecting and recording data; maintaining accurate records
• Experience with ArcGIS, Adobe Pro, Microsoft Access and Excel
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

Essential Duties

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manages and updates artificial reef geographical information systems and associated databases
• Develops contracts and cooperative agreements with funding partners
• Monitors artificial reef project development and evaluates habitat and fish community responses to management practices
• Presents artificial reef activities and represents the department at public meetings
• Assists in the coordination of the artificial reef program with the Louisiana Artificial Reef Council
• Conducts site visits and surveys

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type : Probational Appointment, Job Appointment, Detail to Special Duty, Promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency wide permanent status employees)

Career Progression : This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience

Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a Probational appointment if selected. If filled as a Job Appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a Probational Appointment should funding become available.

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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information

Department of Wildlife & Fisheries

Human Resources

P.O. Box 98000

Baton Rouge, LA 70898

Pascha Turner

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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 http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf(Download PDF reader)

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.

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

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.

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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