Biologist jobs in Louisiana
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BIOLOGIST 1-3
- State of Louisiana
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Hammond, LA
OTHER
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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 / HAMMOND/ OPERATIONS/ WMA’s
This position is a Wildlife and Fisheries Biologist 1-3 Career Progression Group position that receives direct supervision from a Biologist Supervisor based in the Hammond field office. The incumbent of this position participates in and ensures that activities on Wildlife Management Areas are enacted and completed: Responsibilities for this position include conducting field surveys, research projects, habitat development, user surveys, harvest surveys, and other techniques utilized in wildlife management. This position collects and provides data used in establishing management or research programs and setting harvest season dates and bag and size limits, oversees and participates in necessary construction and maintenance activities on department buildings, grounds, roads, levees, equipment, camping areas, and water control structures, participates in lethal and nonlethal collection and sampling of wildlife species for management, research, and nuisance response/control. The incumbent will work with regional staff and species programs in managed deer hunts, other wildlife species surveys, and in general wildlife management and with agency counterparts, such as the Natural Resources. The incumbent will perform other duties as directed and necessary for agency to accomplish its mission. Some travel may be required.
VACANCY INFORMATION
This position may be filled as a:
- Probational Appointment
- Promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency wide permanent status employees)
This position is domiciled in Tangipahoa Parish.
This 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
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VACANCY CONTACT:
Cassandra Louis
Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
Human Resources
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
clouis@wlf.la.gov
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.
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.
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.
*Resumes WILL NOT be 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.
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. - 6 Days Ago
BIOLOGIST 1-3
- State of Louisiana
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Monroe, LA
OTHER
- 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...
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BIOLOGIST 1-3
- State of Louisiana
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Grand Chenier, LA
OTHER
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BIOLOGIST 1-3
- State of Louisiana
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Grand Isle, LA
OTHER
- VACANCY INFORMATION:This announcement may be used to fill one position. This position may be filled as a:Probational AppointmentPromotion (open to all statewide classified and agency wide permanent st...
- 23 Days Ago
WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST INTERN
- State of Louisiana
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Statewide, LA
INTERN
- Biologist Intern 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 su...
- 6 Days Ago
Wildlife Biologist/Forester - Louisiana
- The National Wild Turkey Federation
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Leesville, LA
FULL_TIME
- DescriptionJob Description:Title: Forester/Wildlife Biologist Date: May 29, 2024Full-Time or Part-time: Full-time, 2-year Term Department: ConservationReports To: District Biologist III – Supervisor E...
- 9 Days Ago
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About Louisiana
Louisiana is bordered to the west by Texas; to the north by Arkansas; to the east by Mississippi; and to the south by the Gulf of Mexico.
The state may properly be divided into two parts, the uplands of the north, and the alluvial along the coast.
The alluvial region includes low swamp lands, coastal marshlands and beaches, and barrier islands that cover about 20,000 square miles (52,000 km2). This area lies principally along the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi River, which traverses the state from north to south for a distance of about 600 mi (970 km)) and empties into the Gulf of Mexico; ...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
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