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BIOLOGIST 1-3 ROCKEFELLER

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Cameron, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

513-212746-25

Department

Wildlife & Fisheries-Wildlife

Opening Date

09/10/2025

Closing Date

9/23/2025 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 1-3/ ROCKEFELLER WILDLIFE REFUGE

This position serves as a research biologist at Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge. The incumbent is responsible for the development, design, and implementation of original and collaborative research projects concerning resource management and investigates possible sources of outside funding to be used as match: Responsibilities include evaluate changes in species populations and associated habitats and makes recommendations for management or recovery strategies based on findings, participate in banding operations (i.e., mottled ducks, wood duck, mourning dove, and others), participate as an observer in aerial waterfowl surveys and must be able to tolerate flying. The incumbent acts as a scientific and technical advisor to the supervisor and administration regarding species and populations and represents the Department at meetings and to various groups, participates on committees and task forces established to study, manage, and enhance biological resources, coordinates habitat development projects in conjunction with other governmental and non-governmental organizations, monitors performance, budgets, expenditures, and reporting for federal grants and contracts. The incumbent prepares and submits various reports including publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at departmental and professional meetings. The incumbent receives broad supervision from a biologist supervisor, biologist manager, or higher level manager or administrator. Occasional statewide travel and overnight field stays, including early morning departure is required.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources.

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=160700) .

Job Duties and Other Information

JOB DUTIES

The incumbent is responsible for the development, design, and implementation of original and collaborative research projects concerning resource management and investigates possible sources of outside funding to be used as match. Some responsibilities include:

+ Evaluate changes in species populations and associated habitats and makes recommendations for management or recovery strategies based on findings, participate in banding operations, participate as an observer in aerial waterfowl surveys and must be able to tolerate flying.

+ The incumbent acts as a scientific and technical advisor to the supervisor and administration regarding species and populations and represents the Department at meetings and to various groups, participates on committees and task forces, coordinates projects in conjunction with other governmental and non-governmental organizations, monitors performance, budgets, expenditures, and reporting.

+ The incumbent prepares and submits various reports, presenting at professional meetings.

POSITION- SPECIFIC DETAILS:

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.

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Biologist 1, 2 or 3, based on qualifications.

BIOLOGIST 1 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=160700)

BIOLOGIST 2

BIOLOGIST 3 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=160720)

HOW TO APPLY

No Civil Service test scoreis 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 this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. 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. 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

01

Do you possess a baccalaureate degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please indicate the course titles, semester hours earned, and the institution. If you answered "no" to the previous question, please enter N/A. (Ex. BIOL 1201 – Biology for Science Majors – 3 hrs - LSU) NOTE: Failure to list all specific courses may result in your application being considered incomplete.

03

Are you expected to graduate, earn the required degree or education within 90 days?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please enter your graduation date and major of study. If you answered no, indicate "N/A".

05

Do you have a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Are you able to work overtime as required?

+ Yes

+ No

07

Are you able to travel statewide with overnight stay as required?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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