COASTAL RESOURCES SCIENTIST SENIOR-DCL B chez State of Louisiana, LA

About the Department

The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) is looking for a dedicated Coastal Resources Scientist Senior DCL B in the Planning and Research Division to support our mission of protecting and restoring Louisiana’s coast. The incumbent provides expert scientific and technical guidance to senior leadership, supports adaptive management initiatives, and mentors junior staff in support of Louisiana’s coastal restoration and hurricane flood protection programs. Work is performed under broad direction and in alignment with state and federal regulations, advancing CPRA’s mission to protect and preserve the state’s vital coastal resources.

Position Duties

A bachelor's degree in one of the following fields: biological sciences, physical sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, natural sciences, engineering or a related field plus four years of experience in coastal resource management, wetland resource management, environmental science, natural resource management, or biology; OR

A master's degree in biological sciences, physical sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, natural sciences, engineering or a related field plus three years of experience in coastal resource management, wetland resource management, environmental science, natural resource management, or biology; OR

A Ph.D. in biological sciences, physical sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, natural sciences, engineering or a related field plus two years of experience in coastal resource management, wetland resource management, environmental science, natural resource management, or biology.

Minimum Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Other Qualifications

• Serves as a senior advisor and technical expert, providing specialized scientific and policy guidance to support the integration of multidisciplinary principles across engineering, natural, physical, social, and economic sciences in advancing CPRA’s coastal restoration and hurricane flood protection program
• Serves as the primary point of contact for the CPRA Non-Structural Flood Risk Reduction Program (FRRP), coordinating outreach with local stakeholders and ensuring consistent implementation across funding sources in alignment with best practices and the State’s Coastal Master Plan
• Prepares and reviews technical reports and presentations for senior leadership and external stakeholders, provides scientific guidance on coastal restoration and hurricane protection documents, and represents the Planning and Research Division at public forums and technical committees
• Maintains expert knowledge of relevant research, scientific, and engineering protocols, as well as politically sensitive regulations and programs, advising CPRA leadership on potential issues and recommending solutions to support effective program implementation
• Provides functional supervision and mentorship to lower-level Coastal Resources Scientists and technical staff, offering expert scientific support to the Planning and Research Division and fostering professional development

Appointment Type:   Promotional

Compensation:  The bi-weekly minimum hire rate established for this position in accordance with CPRA’s Special Entrance Rate Policy is $3,076.80. The maximum salary for the Coastal Resources Scientist Senior DCL B is $126,256 annually. 

Office Location: 150 Terrace Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70802

This position will be filled by Promotion of a permanent, classified CPRA employee.

Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Louisiana is a State as Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions, you may contact:
Rachel Dunbar, Human Resources Supervisor

P.O. Box 44027

Baton Rouge, LA 70804

[email protected]