Biologist Supervisor - Forest Hill/Rapides
Biologist Supervisor - Forest Hill/Rapides
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LDWFs Inland Fisheries Hatchery System is seeking to hire a Biologist Supervisor responsible for exercising supervision and coordination of activities associated with sport fish production across 4 locations; Booker Fowler and Beechwood Fish Hatcheries in Forest Hill Monroe Fish Hatchery in Monroe and Huey P. Long Fish Hatchery in Lacombe. This position is domiciled in Forest Hill Louisiana at the Booker Fowler Fish Hatchery.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelors degree in a biological science marine science environmental science wildlife or fisheries animal science forestry or natural resources plus four years of experience in wildlife or fisheries forestry or environmental science; OR
A non-thesis masters degree in a biological science marine science environmental science wildlife or fisheries animal science forestry or natural resources plus three years of the required specialized experience; OR
A masters degree with a completed thesis or a doctorate in a biological science marine science environmental science wildlife or fisheries animal science forestry or natural resources plus two years of the required specialized experience.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:
This is a supervisor position directly involved in field and office activities. The position is responsible for supervising four subordinates and overseeing daily activities associated with freshwater sport fish production and stocking facility and equipment operation and maintenance.
Duties include:
- Assigns day to day fish culture and grounds maintenance activities including fish care fish feeding fish handling fish production estimating numbers of fish sampling fish fish transport fish stocking; pond care pond preparation and fertilizing water quality monitoring pond harvesting; and supply procurement and tracking
- Assists Biologist Manager with identifying equipment and grounds maintenance needs
- Stays informed on new techniques technology and regulations related to fisheries biology fisheries management and fish culture through reading and attending professional meetings/workshops and applies this knowledge to the workplace
- Applies common sense and general knowledge of the mechanical operations of the hatchery to make quick decisions in response to break-downs power outages and frequently changing biochemical situations associated with aquaculture
- Supervisory activities including performance tracking mediating conflicts and fair distribution of work assignments
- Assists Biologist Manager with reports and specifications for purchasing/repairing hatchery equipment. Meets paperwork/reporting deadlines and promotes team work
- Conducts hatchery tours and assists with Fisheries Outreach & Education events as requested
- Communicates with and educates the public about the role of hatcheries
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational Promotional Job Appointment or 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 Rapides Parish.
A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants.
If you are applying for a position that 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.
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.
*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:
Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
Human Resources
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge LA 70898
Pascha TurnerThe 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 PDF reader)
Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Unclear
