Coastal Resources Scientist Staff Dcl-A
Coastal Resources Scientist Staff Dcl-A
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Supplemental Information
Position:Coastal Resources Scientist Staff DCLA
Agency:Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority(CPRA)
Division:Operations/ Lafayette
Office Location:635 Cajundome Blvd Lafayette LA 70506
This job is being announced as a promotion and is open for application to current permanent classified employees ofCoastal Protection and Restoration Authority(CPRA) only.
Responsibilities:
- Serves as staff advisor and expert to provide specialized and technical scientific assistance to higher level Operations Division staff
- Assists in overseeing monitoring and data collection for coastal restoration and hurricane flood protection projects analyzes data and supports quality control adaptive management and decisionmaking on ecosystem management alternatives while evaluating restoration techniques and providing recommendations for specific projects
- Develops implements and manages monitoring and research plans for evaluating coastal restoration projects including data collection and analysis across multiple disciplines writing reports advising on adaptive managements and maintain project related data inventories
- Prepares and assists in preparing scopes of work for contractual support services evaluates RFPs manages budgets for multimillion dollar projects and ensures work requirements are met before contract payment
- Represents CPRA at various events presents coastal restoration information maintains relationships with government environmental and industry representatives and stays informed on current scientific literature and best practices
- Provides supervision technical guidance and training to lowerlevel Coastal Resources Scientists ensuring the quality accuracy and consistency of their work in alignment with departmental policies
CPRAs Special Entrance Rate Policy establishes a minimum biweekly hire rate of $2510.40 for the Coastal Resources Scientist Staff DCLA position. The maximum salary for the Coastal Resources Scientist Staff DCLA position is $103064 annually.
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.*
Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Louisiana is a State as Model Employer for individuals with disabilities.
If you have any questions you may contact:
Rachel Dunbar Human Resources SupervisorP.O. Box 44027
Baton Rouge LA 70804
Minimum Qualifications
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelors degree in one of the following fields: biological sciences physical sciences earth sciences environmental sciences natural sciences engineering or a related field plus three years of experience in coastal resource management wetland resource management environmental science natural resource management or biology; OR
A masters degree in biological sciences physical sciences earth sciences environmental sciences natural sciences engineering or a related field plus two years of experience in coastal resource management wetland resource management environmental science natural resource management or biology; OR
A Ph.D. in biological sciences physical sciences earth sciences environmental sciences natural sciences engineering or a related field plus one year of experience in coastal resource management wetland resource management environmental science natural resource management or biology. Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
Performs as a staff advisor and expert to provide specialized and technical scientific assistance at the Division Office and/or Department levels by serving as the primary coordinating point for assigned coastal restoration or hurricane flood protection projects and/or feasibility studies.
This job is designated a Dual Career Ladder job as defined in Civil Service Rules 1.14.1.1 and 5.9 requiring performance of higherlevel more complex duties and possession of advanced specialized skills.A Civil Service Commissionapproved agency policy is required prior to implementation.LEVEL OF WORK:Expert.SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Preferably from an Engineer Administrator Coastal Administrator or an unclassified agency official. However alternative reporting relationships may be approved by DSCS.SUPERVISION EXERCISED:May exercise functional/project supervision over Coastal Resources Scientists as well as other technical and contractual professionals.LOCATION OF WORK:State agencies involved in coastal science activities.JOB DISTINCTIONS:Differs from Coastal Resources Scientist SeniorDCLB by the absence of responsibility for serving as the senior advisor/expert for a major coastal resource or flood protection program project or feasibility study as defined by an agency head.Examples of Work
- Performs as a staff advisor/expert to provide specialized and technical scientific assistance to agency staff various federal agencies and the public on assigned coastal restoration projects and/or feasibility studies.Serves as the primary point of contact for assigned coastal restoration or hurricane flood protection projects or studies; coordinates same with staff in other sections as well as with local state and federal agencies.May assist a higherlevel Coastal Resources Scientist DCL in managing a complex study designed to provide guidance for future restoration and protection projects in Louisianas coastal wetlands and marshes.Reviews and recommends to higherlevel personnel approval/disapproval or modifications to monitoring plans.Serves as a representative on advisory committees for coastal restoration and flood protection programs projects and/or feasibility studies.Ensures that the work of private firms and contractors on assigned projects or feasibility studies adheres to the specific details and standards stipulated in the contract as well as to federal and state regulations.Evaluates technical proposals for projects and/or feasibility studies; makes recommendations for awards.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
