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Biologist Director :
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BIOLOGIST DIRECTOR : STATEWIDE
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BIOLOGIST DIRECTOR : STATEWIDE
Salary
$5,845.00 - $10,521.00 Monthly
Location
Statewide, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
514-215879-25
Department
Wildlife & Fisheries-Fisheries
Opening Date
12/18/2025
Closing Date
1/15/2026 11:59 PM Central
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About this Job
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting the state’s renewable natural resources, including all wildlife and aquatic life.
LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information and technology. The Office of Fisheries exists to ensure that aquatic resources are sustainable for present and future generations of Louisiana citizens by providing access to and science-based management of those resources.
The incumbent oversees the Inland Fisheries Section and supervises all daily activities within the section. The incumbent is ultimately responsible for data collection, data analysis and regulatory recommendations of recreational and commercial freshwater species. The incumbent is also responsible for the statewide freshwater hatchery system, and the management of freshwater aquatic nuisance vegetation. The position reports to the Fisheries Management Division Administrator.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
+ Knowledge and strong understanding of freshwater fisheries management techniques
+ Knowledge and strong understanding of freshwater aquatic organisms and their habitats
+ Knowledge of various laboratory and field sampling equipment for freshwater habitats
+ Knowledge of freshwater fisheries data collecting techniques
+ Knowledge and strong understanding of research techniques and appropriate statistical methods utilized for biological data analyses
+ Ability to delegate tasks, effectively manage a large staff, and mentor staff
+ Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a team environment
+ Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
+ Ability to think analytically, and problem-solve at a high level
+ Possesses strong work ethic and initiative
+ Possesses good interpersonal skills
Minimum Qualifications
Five years of the required experience for the following minimum qualification must have been at the DCL level, supervisory level or above:
A bachelor’s degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus nine 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 eight 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 seven 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=160760) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
+ Prepares and monitors the annual budget, program expenditures, and purchases to assure compliance with applicable requirements and constraints.
+ Assists in administering all phases of research, management, development, enforcement, protection, and enhancement for the Inland Fisheries Section within the Department of Wildlife & Fisheries.
+ Supervises the daily operations of the Inland Fisheries Section and performs administrative functions concerning numerous programs involving the state’s freshwater fishery resources.
+ Coordinates management and development procedures, methods, and techniques for the conservation of freshwater fishery resources.
+ Reviews reports, memos, articles, and other written material of a technical, popular, and administrative nature.
+ Analyzes and evaluates pending legislation, rules, and regulations at the federal, state, and local level that affect freshwater fishery resources.
+ Participates in formulating and establishing standards, guidelines, and formats for freshwater fishery research, management, and development activities.
+ Participates in ensuring effective enforcement and compliance with rules, regulations, and laws pertaining to freshwater fisheries.
+ Prepares technical material and reports, interprets scientific data; reports on recommendations on management procedures and regulatory processes.
+ Coordinates management and research activities of projects with other agencies.
+ Directly supervises and indirectly supervises staff within the section.
+ Reviews and approves timesheets and leave requests.
+ Prepares, administers, reviews and approves annual Comprehensive Performance Monitoring (CPM) materials.
+ Reviews, investigates, recommends, and takes appropriate action in personnel matters such as hiring, complaints, and grievances.
+ Provides clear direction and feedback to Inland Fisheries staff regarding work priorities and expectations.
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 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 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.
Contact Information:
Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
Human Resources
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
Pascha Turner
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 athttp://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 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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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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If you have a completed thesis with a master's degree enter the degree major and thesis subject. If you do not have a completed thesis enter NA.
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Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
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