Coastal Resources Scientist 4
Coastal Resources Scientist 4
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Division:Operations/ Lafayette
The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) is seeking a Coastal Resources Scientist 4 for its Lafayette Regional Office to support critical ecosystem monitoring and management efforts. This role involves advanced scientific and technical work on long-term coastal restoration and hurricane flood protection projects helping safeguard Louisianas natural resources and communities. The position plays a key role in overseeing multi-million dollar initiatives through all project phases from preconstruction to post-construction monitoring.
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 two 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 one year 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. Job Specification
- The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
- Job Duties:
- Independently develops and implements site-specific ecosystem monitoring and management plans conducting field assessments and utilizing advanced data acquisition technologies to evaluate project feasibility and effectiveness while preparing detailed technical reports for stakeholders
- Supports management of monitoring and data collection for major coastal restoration and flood protection projects assists in developing scientific methods for ecosystem management evaluates restoration techniques and provides technical recommendations and reviews to senior staff
- Mentors and provides technical guidance to junior Coastal Resources Scientists supporting their training and career development while ensuring the quality accuracy and consistency of their work in alignment with organizational policies
- Represents the Operations Division of CPRA Implementation at conferences workshops seminars public meetings etc.
Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type: Promotional (Promotion of a permanent classified CPRA employee.)
Compensation: The bi-weekly minimum hire rate established for this position in accordance with CPRAs Special Entrance Rate Policy is $2192.80. The maximum salary for the Coastal Resources Scientist 4 is $90022 annually.
Office Location:635 Cajundome Blvd Lafayette LA 70506
Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Louisiana is a State as Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
NO CIVIL SERVICE exam required to be considered for this vacancy.
How To Apply: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.
* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions you may contact:
Rachel Dunbar Human Resources SupervisorP.O. Box 44027
Baton Rouge LA 70804
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