BIOLOGIST DCL-A Job at State of Louisiana
Supplemental Information
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.
The incumbent of this position is responsible for promoting the statewide BearWise initiative within the Large Carnivore Program. The position provides presentations and outreach to individuals, government entities, civic organizations, schools and the public at large on how to mitigate or avoid human and agricultural conflict with bears. The position requires regular travel, public speaking, strong self-initiative and a desire to work to improve the acceptance of bears in Louisiana. This position will assist landowners, hunters, producers, and residents with bear conflict mitigation and resolution, as well as other bear program activities as needed. This position works with other state, federal, local governments, and NGO’s. This position plays an important role in shaping the future of bear management in the state. This position takes an active role in not only bear but also in large carnivore research. This position serves as a mentor to biologists and field technicians. The incumbent of this position is required hold and maintain a current CDS (controlled and dangerous substance) license with The Louisiana Board of Pharmacy as well as the DEA, may be obtained after initial employment.
Ideal Candidate
- 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
- Ability to problem solve
- Possesses strong work ethic
SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS: Four years of professional level experience within any of the following: Wildlife management; Black bear or cougar habitat conservation and/or related permitting review and regulation and mitigation. Proficient with dart projectors and administering drugs to bears, deer, large carnivores, etc.
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. *
Contact Information:
Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
Human Resources
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
Wayne Albert
walbert@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)
Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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 will be domiciled in either Ouachita, Rapides or Lafayette Parishes.
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.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A baccalaureate degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries management, animal science, forestry, natural resources, or conservation followed by four years of professional experience in wildlife or fisheries research, management or conservation; forestry; or in environmental science.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Graduate training in qualifying fields may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience.
Graduate training in qualifying fields may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience.
A non-thesis master's degree in qualifying fields will substitute for one year of the required experience.
A master's degree with completed thesis in qualifying fields will substitute for two years of the required experience.
A Ph.D. in qualifying fields will substitute for two years of the required experience.
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.
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