Biologist 1-3

VACANCY INFORMATION:

This announcement may be used to fill one position.

This position may be filled as a:

• Probational Appointment

• Promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency wide permanent status employees).

Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a Probational appointment if selected.

This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA.

A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants.

Applications will be rejected if the applicant fails to meet the minimum qualifications, submits an incomplete application or fails to apply by the closing date of the announcement.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application listing complete work experience and education.

Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment.

Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application if possible.

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 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 and scientific management.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Knowledge of research and statistical methods

• Knowledge of aquatic organisms, specifically estuarine and marine finfish and shellfish

• Good observational and analytical skills

• Good interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a team environment

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The Trip Ticket section has state and federal deadlines to meet throughout the year and Biologists play a very important role in meeting those deadlines. The primary duties of Biologists in the Trip Ticket office include, but are not limited to:

• Provides detailed training to licensed seafood dealers on the Trip Ticket Program - show dealers how to fill out trip tickets and Monthly Submission Sheets.

• Provides information on seafood dealer licenses to assist the public in determining which license they should purchase in order to operate legally.

• Fulfills fisherman or seafood dealer requests of their commercial data submitted to the Department via trip tickets, as well as providing trip ticket data to the enforcement division to assist in investigations.

• Sends bulk mail outs once a month to seafood dealers who have not submitted Monthly Submission Sheets.

• Responsible for the QA/QC of received trip tickets by recognizing and correcting any incorrect or missing data and contacting seafood dealers to correct any errors produced on error checks.

• Ensures that seafood dealers are submitting the proper documentation on time.

• Other duties as assigned.

The Biologist position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and is advertised to be filled as a Biologist 1, 2, or 3.  The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected.  Please click on the below links to learn more about this position.

Biologist 1

Biologist 2

Biologist 3

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.

Contact Information:

Department of Wildlife & Fisheries

Human Resources

P.O. Box 98000

Baton Rouge, LA  70898

Pascha Turner

 pturner@wlf.la.gov

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) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)

Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A baccalaureate degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries management, animal science, forestry, natural resources, or conservation.

NOTE:

Examples of non-qualifying degrees are science education (of any discipline), geology, geography, nuclear science, and agribusiness.

NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

FUNCTION OF WORK:

To collect, compile, and analyze biological and environmental data.

LEVEL OF WORK:

Entry.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

General from a Biologist Manager or Biologist Supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

May exercise functional over lower-level staff and/or direct over nonprofessional personnel.

LOCATION OF WORK:

Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:

Differs from Biologist 2 by the degree of independence.

EXAMPLES LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE.  PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Conducts field research and investigations to obtain biological samples and data using a variety of professionally accepted techniques.

Evaluates samples by laboratory analysis or organism identification and description; evaluates research data, organizes data, writes reports, plots findings, performs limited statistical analysis, and illustrates relationships of one set of data to another.

Prepares management plans as a consultant to private landowners, breeders, or other groups.

Investigates facilities and records of applicants for permits and special licenses; makes recommendations concerning issuance or denial of licenses.

Presents wildlife management programs and demonstrations to various groups.

Purchases, operates, and maintains data collection and analysis equipment.

Participates as a team member in complex research projects or special investigations of environmental impact assessment and monitoring.

Conducts small, independent, short-term research projects under the general supervision of supervisory personnel.

Maintains frequent public contact regarding general departmental procedures and cooperates with private, state, and federal personnel in routine problem resolution.

Provides technical support for the senior biologist on one or several projects such as design or procedural problems and recommendations for solutions.

Communicates department's biological programs to individuals and groups through outreach and promotion in educational settings.