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BIOLOGIST SUPERVISOR- ROCKEFELLER

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BIOLOGIST SUPERVISOR- ROCKEFELLER

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Cameron, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

513-211090-25

Department

Wildlife & Fisheries-Wildlife

Opening Date

07/24/2025

Closing Date

8/6/2025 11:59 PM Central

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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 SUPERVISOR/ ROCKEFELLER REFUGE

LDWF is seeking to hire a Biologist Supervisor responsible for exercising supervision and coordination of habitat management projects and other activities at Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge. The refuge consists of 70,000 acres and is one of the most important waterfowl wintering areas in the United States. The Refuge functions as a national laboratory for research on marsh management, plant ecology, fisheries, and wildlife.

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 foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=160730) .

Job Duties and Other Information

JOB DUTIES

This is a supervisor position, directly involved in field and office activities. The position is responsible for exercising supervision and coordination of habitat management projects at LDWF's, Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge.

Duties include:

+ Monitoring and/or supervision of wetland restoration, oil and gas mitigation, dredging activity, seismic activity, as well as waterfowl surveys, shorebird surveys, vegetative surveys, completion of coastal use permitting applications, and fisheries monitoring.

+ The incumbent is responsible for assisting the Biologist Program Manager with research, management, and outreach programs on the Refuge and within surrounding communities.

+ Coordinates habitat management activities on the refuge including prescribed burning, herbicide treatments, and water level and salinity management.

+ Develops formal management plans and prescribed bum plans; and submits plans to the proper regulatory authorities to acquire permissions for regulated activities. Works with other agencies in developing regional wetland/habitat restoration plans.

+ Supervises and coordinates activities of lower-level personnel. Coordinates scheduling and use of refuge facilities.

+ Supervises maintenance of refuge facilities. Ensures that all USACE/Coastal Use Permits are up to date for work at Rockefeller Refuge; develops and submits new permits for proposed work and submits project-monitoring reports to regulatory agencies.

+ Assists Biologist Program Manager with coordination and implementation of the Rockefeller Mineral Management Program.

+ Designs, implements, and directs habitat related research programs on Rockefeller Refuge.

+ Coordinates with the Rockefeller Research Program on other aspects of research conducted at Rockefeller Refuge.

+ Provides technical advice to coastal property owners on wetland habitat management.

+ Coordinates with the statewide waterfowl project in conducting waterfowl specific surveys and banding projects.

+ Implements and coordinates other wildlife surveys as need on Rockefeller Refuge.

+ Develop specification and prepare procurement documents for purchasing of vehicles, equipment and other materials needed for management of the refuge.

+ Assist Biologist Program Manager in preparation of annual budget, annual reports and Capital Outlay projects. Assist Biologist Program Manager with CWPPRA specific project development and tracking of proposed CWPPRA projects on Rockefeller and SWLA.

+ Represents LDWF on region and national working groups and research endeavors as need by the agency.

+ Coordinates with other refuge staff in public education and outreach programs that enhance the mission of the refuge.

POSITION -SPECIFIC DETAILS:

This position will be domiciled in Cameron Parish.

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 status classified state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if selected.

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). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. 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 http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide\_2018.pdf(Download PDF reader)

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

Baton Rouge, LA 70898

[email protected]

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://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 (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) 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

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State of Louisiana

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Phone

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Website

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