Biologist 1-3 Outreach Education New Orleans
Biologist 1-3 Outreach Education New Orleans
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Supplemental Information
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting the states renewable natural resources including all wildlife and aquatic life.
LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science accurate information and technology. The Office of Fisheries exists to ensure that aquatic resources are sustainable for present and future generations of Louisiana citizens by providing access and scientific management.
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.
This position is located in New Orleans LA.
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.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application listing complete work experience and education.
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 masters 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.
This position assists with the Fisheries Extension Outreach and Education Program in the New Orleans LDWF office. The incumbent helps plan fishing events and educational clinics throughout the state in both freshwater and marine environments. The applicant needs to be willing to work weekends early mornings and evenings. Highly desirable applicants will have an education or fisheries biology background and angling experience.
Although the main focus of this position is angler education there will be opportunities to get hands on experience with other education programs and projects throughout LDWF. This position is a great fit for anyone interested in working in conservation specifically if you are interested in outdoor education event coordination and volunteer management.
Key duties include:
Assist with and lead fishing workshops including bank fishing beginner courses and kayak and boat fishing.
Assist with and lead aquatic education events at schools camps clinics and other events.
Organizing equipment assembling fishing rods and repairing equipment.
Coordinate volunteers for scheduled events.
Post information about scheduled workshops online for participants and volunteers.
Represent LDWF with professionalism in all public events and forums.
The Biologist 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.
HOW TO APPLY:
No Civil Service test scoreis 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.
Contact Information:
Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
Human Resources
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge LA 70898
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/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide2018.pdf(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)
Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Minimum Qualifications
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelors 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 lowerlevel 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 shortterm 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 departments biological programs to individuals and groups through outreach and promotion in educational settings.
Employment Type
Full Time
