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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service BIOLOGIST 1-3 FARM BILL in Statewide, Louisiana
BIOLOGIST 1-3 FARM BILL
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BIOLOGIST 1-3 FARM BILL
Salary
$3,181.00 - $5,724.00 Monthly
Location
Statewide, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
513-204921-25
Department
Wildlife & Fisheries-Wildlife
Opening Date
01/29/2025
Closing Date
2/9/2025 11:59 PM Central
Description
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Supplemental Information
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 – WILDLIFE HABITAT STEWARDSHIP – FARM BILL
LDWF is seeking to hire 4 Biologist 1-3 positions to work directly with Louisiana landowners to implement practices to improve wildlife habitat through the Federal Farm Bill. These positions will work closely with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) within United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) Service Centers statewide. Multiple office locations are available and will be determined upon selection of candidates. Employees will be LDWF Biologists/Foresters working as part of a cooperative agreement between LDWF and NRCS. Duties will include outreach, delivery of technical assistance, and assistance with program sign-up, conservation planning, implementation assistance, contract management and checkouts.
VACANCY INFORMATION
This position may be filled as a:
· Probational appointment
· Job appointment
· Promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency-wide permanent status employees)
· Detail to special duty
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.
Positions may be domiciled statewide and will be determined upon selection of candidates. Potential Domiciles- Bossier City, Natchitoches, Ferriday, Colfax, Amite, Ville Platte, Oberlin and Many.
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 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=160700)
BIOLOGIST 2
BIOLOGIST 3 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=160720)
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Background in forest and wildlife management techniques, applicable to Louisiana
Background in USDA-NRCS Conservation Programs and strong interest to learn more
Approachable and engaging to private landowners
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
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Work with private landowners to assist them in successful implementation of habitat projects
Remain engaged throughout the implementation process to facilitate landowner success
Work to integrate, as a partner, into an established workgroup of another agency
Coordinate and support outreach events promoting conservation work. Deliver presentations.
Develop a working knowledge of local business models and how they apply to conservation delivery.
Remain engaged with conservation projects throughout planning, contracting, and implementation and check out processes.
Track progress and provide updates to LDWF staff and conservation partners.
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. Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire. Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.
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 athttp://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
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor’s degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources.
Job Concepts
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 of Work
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.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
* Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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This position requires a bachelor's degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources. Provide your degree major, school and date completed.
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Are you able to travel as required?
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Are you able to work overtime as required?
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
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Are you expected to graduate within the next 90 days?
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If you answered 'yes' to the question above, please enter your major and anticipated graduation date below. If you answered 'no', please enter n/a.
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Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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