BIOLOGIST 1-3 : LAKE CHARLES/CALCASIEU presso State of Louisiana, LA

About the Department

LDWF Inland Fisheries, District 5 is seeking to hire a Biologist 1-3 responsible for activities associated with sport fish field sampling and/or data collecting from field projects as assigned. This position also collects biological and environmental data using appropriate equipment including seines, plankton nets, gill and hoop nets, electro-fishing gear, and other scientific gear. This position collects fishery-dependent survey data using standard creel protocols, and assists with various types of research and monitoring to improve management methods. The position assists in the development of aquatic habitat restoration projects. This position is domiciled in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Position Duties

Minimum Qualifications

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

Other Qualifications

Job Duties:

This is a biologist position, directly involved in field and office activities. This position is responsible for activities associated monitoring and managing sport fish populations throughout a large geographic area in southwest Louisiana.  

Duties include:

• Conducts field sampling and/or maintains data collected from field projects as assigned. Collects fishery dependent, and biological data using appropriate equipment, including seins, plankton nets, gill and hoop nets; electro-fishing and other scientific gear. Assists in the development of aquatic habitat restoration projects as assigned.
• Investigates incidents affecting natural resources, including fish kills. Participates in programs to mitigate impacts of natural disasters on resources and fishing industries.
• Identifies and verifies species at various life stages caught in sampling activities. Conducts data entry, editing and verification for fishery independent and dependent sampling programs. Compiles and analyzes data, and prepares reports of results as directed.
• Participates in the stocking of some of the state’s fisheries resources. Assists in public access improvement projects. Participates in conservation programs for state and federal protected species.
• Operates boats, motor vehicles, computers and sampling equipment. Maintains, repairs and calibrates water quality, electrofishing, and other fish sampling equipment.
• Represents the department at inter/intra-agency workgroups, task forces, lake commissions, technical groups; news media; general public; local and state officials.

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 participate in a Career Progression Group (BIOLOGIST 1-3)

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.

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).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
  P.O. Box 98000
  Baton Rouge, LA  70898      
  Pascha Turner

[email protected]

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