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.
Provides coordination for yearly WMA, Refuge and Conservation Area map updates and functions as lead data editor and cartographer. Makes changes to associated online interactive maps and data download websites as changes are made to Department property geospatial features. Assists LDWF Land Acquisition Attorney and other Legal staff relative to disputes, acquisitions and other land transactions. Updates LDWF property boundaries as changes are made. Assists region biologists with marking of LDWF property boundaries. Works with Program Managers to develop geospatial products for hunting season regulations, waterfowl zoning, deer areas, turkey zones, mineral exploration and other relevant activities. Works with biological staff to fulfill various wildlife geospatial needs (presentations, general requests, biological sampling, biological planning, etc.). Maintains competency in latest geospatial software releases such as ArcGIS Pro. Provides geospatial technical support to Office of Wildlife staff.
LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information and technology.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Knowledge of research and statistical methods
- Good observational and analytical skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing
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)
Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a Probational appointment if selected.
This position is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A baccalaureate degree with twelve semester hours in any combination of GIS or GIS-related courses such as remote sensing, cartography, spatial analysis, mapping science, civil surveying, photogrammetry, CADD (computer aided drafting and design) mapping, aerial photo interpretation, physical geography, web mapping, and/or computer science courses related to geographic information systems plus one year of professional level experience in using geographic information systems.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Six months of experience (including college undergraduate student work) in digital mapping technology such as GIS, computer cartography, civil CADD, or digital cadastral mapping will substitute for the required twelve semester hours of specialized course work only.
Two years of experience (including college undergraduate student work) in digital mapping technology such as GIS, computer cartography, civil CADD, or digital cadastral mapping will substitute for the required degree and the twelve semester hours of specialized course work.
Graduate training will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience on the basis of fifteen semester hours with six in specialized course work for six months of experience.
NOTE:
Civil CADD (Computer Aided Drafting and Design) is digital survey mapping for Civil Engineering functions.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.