Coastal Resources Scientist Supervisor
Coastal Resources Scientist Supervisor
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Agency:Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority(CPRA)
Division:Planning & Research
Office Location:150 Terrace Ave Baton Rouge LA 70802
The Coastal Resources Scientist Supervisor leads a team within the CPRAs Planning and Research Division overseeing scientific and technical work supporting Louisianas Coastal Master Plan. This role involves understanding the complex technical issues of coastal restoration and hurricane flood protection initiatives while balancing environmental economic and social considerations. As part of the Master Plan Team the position plays a key role in helping to develop the states Coastal Master Plan the document that shapes the states strategies and investments in protecting and restoring vital coastal ecosystems and addressing risks to communities from storm surge-based flooding.
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 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:
- Supervises scientific environmental and technical workrelated to and in support of the development and implementation of Louisianas Coastal Master Plan including coordination of public meetings stakeholder engagement and integration of nonstructural and adaptive management programs.
- Leads a team in a fast-paced public-facing environmentwhile maintaining a high level of detail-orientation adaptivelymanaging workloads developing staff skillsets and fostering a collaborative work culture grounded in accountability problem-solving and strategic thinking.
- Prepares and supervises the development of technical materialsincluding scientific reports presentations and briefing documentsoften for use by CPRA leadership in high-profile settings.
- Provides expert review and guidance on coastal restoration and hurricane protection initiatives responds to public information requests and represents the agency at meetings conferences and technical committees.
- Participates in ecosystem data collection and analysis prepares scopes of work and project timelines and manages contracts to ensure technical quality regulatory compliance and the best interests of the state are upheld.
- Assists in setting strategic goals and priorities for the Plan Development Section and supports performance tracking by providing data for required performance indicators.
Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Compensation: The bi-weekly minimum hire rate established for this position in accordance with CPRAs Special Entrance Rate Policy is $2510.40. The maximum salary for the Coastal Resources Scientist Supervisor is $103064 annually.
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.
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). Resumeswill notbe 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
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Unclear
