Biologist 1-3 : New Orleans/Orleans
Biologist 1-3 : New Orleans/Orleans
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About this Job
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.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Knowledge of Louisiana aquatic organisms and plants
- Knowledge of Louisianas Academic Standards
- Knowledge of research and evaluation methods
- Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite applications
- 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
Minimum Qualifications
- A bachelors degree in a biological science marine science environmental science wildlife or fisheries animal science forestry or natural resources.
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:
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.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:Probational Promotional Detail to Special Duty or Job Appointment
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.
Location:This position is located in New Orleans LA.
Career Progression:This position may be filled as a Biologist 1 2 or 3.Please click on the below links to learn more about this position.
If you are applying for a position which requires a bachelors 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.
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.
*Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).Resumes willnot be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
Human Resources
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge LA 70898
Pascha Turner
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 at (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)
Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment Type
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