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BIOLOGIST SUPERVISOR- LAFAYETTE

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Lafayette, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

513-211149-25

Department

Wildlife & Fisheries-Wildlife

Opening Date

07/29/2025

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/ SOUTHCENTRAL COASTAL WMA’S (COASTAL LAFAYETTE REGION)

This position is a Wildlife and Fisheries Biologist Supervisor domiciled at the Lafayette office and receives direct supervision from a Biologist Manager. This position exercises broad stewardship responsibilities over Atchafalaya Delta WMA and State Wildlife, Marsh Island and Isle Dernieres Barriers Islands Refuges. These WMAs/refuges are located in St. Mary, Vermilion, Iberia and Terrebonne Parishes and consists of habitats ranging from active delta to barrier island habitats. The selected candidate may direct the work of lower level biologists, maintenance personnel and/or wildlife and fisheries technicians that are assigned to these coastal WMAs/refuges. This position is responsible for assisting and advising supervisors in planning, coordinating, and conducting management, research, and restoration on coastal WMAs/refuges. The incumbent is required to use computers to write reports and submit collected data. The incumbent may also provide technical assistance to private landowners.

The job duties of this position require the incumbent to exert brief periods of heavy muscular or strenuous physical exertion. Some job activities require extended work hours and weekend work. Job activities also require the incumbent to be capable of riding in helicopters and/or fixed wing aircraft as well as all types of vessels. The incumbent may also be required to participate in aerial waterfowl surveys. Additionally, the incumbent will be required, as needed, to respond to nuisance or injured wildlife calls, which often require after hours and weekend work. Overnight travel for multiple days at remote areas and throughout Louisiana will be required. Working in the field, out of boats, at night and in inclement weather will also be required.

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

Duties may include some or all of the following:

+ Serves as field supervisor to oversee the overall management of several south-central Louisiana WMAs and Refuges. Develop, implement and monitor management, research, restoration, and/or enhancement projects on several coastal WMAs and Refuges. Management activities include but are not limited to the following:

1. Collection and assessment of habitat, environmental and biological data (water level and salinity, vegetative and wildlife surveys, hunter bag checks, managed hunts, trapping/banding projects, etc.) Advises supervisory staff on suggested regulation changes and monitors special use permit activities.

2. Develops and implements various land stewardship and habitat management practices on coastal WMAs/refuges. This includes, but is not limited to water level and salinity management via the operation/maintenance of water control structures, levees systems and pumps as well as vegetation management to promote desirable vegetation (controlling noxious vegetation, burning, plantings, etc. It may also include wildlife food plots and the control of nuisance animals.

3. Provide technical advice to supervisory staff regarding formulation/implementation of programs, projects, permits, and policies for resources on coastal properties including alligators, fur bearers, fisheries, non-game resources, and r/t/e species.

4. Recommends and implements (when approved) species related management, projects, activities, changes, etc. (harvests, nuisance animal removal, quotas/bag limits, seasons, locations, etc.) for coastal WMAs/refuges. Also oversees managed hunt activities.

5. Advises and provides supervisory staff with recommendations and when directed implements projects, activities, etc.. related to land and habitat restoration and enhancement on coastal WMAs/refuges.

+ Oversees the daily operation of WMA/Refuge activities such as maintenance, repair and construction projects. This may involve water control structures, trails, roads, parking areas, campsites, facilities, workshops, storage buildings, water vessels, lawnmowers, tractors, UTVs, engines, etc. and include tasks such as mowing, grading, ditching, cleaning, etc.

+ Works with other programs within the Department to provide assistance with that programs’ research/project needs including but not limited to the deer, waterfowl, alligator, wildlife diversity, and upland game programs. Additionally, will provide assistance as needed to University research personnel, other government agencies and NGOs for any related needs on the WMAs/Refuges.

+ Conducts performance planning and review meetings with, and annual evaluations of subordinate staff members, coordinates the filling of vacancies, approves time and attendance reports and approves leave. Assists in developing the annual budget, and reviews and recommends purchases. Reviews and concurs on vehicle logs, equipment inventory, expense accounts and other required personnel forms and reports. Provides supervisory and logistical support to staff.

+ Assists the mineral program in reviewing potential oil and gas activities on the coastal WMAs/Refuges. Activities may include new/existing well locations, seismic projects, restoration actions for impacts to the WM As or Refuges.

+ Other duties as assigned

POSITION- SPECIFIC DETAILS:

This position will be domiciled in Lafayette 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). 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 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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Do you have a valid driver's license?

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Are you able to work overtime and travel as required?

+ Yes

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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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Do you have a completed thesis with a master's degree?

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Are you graduating with a degree in the next 90 days?

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State of Louisiana

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Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

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