Biologist 1-3 Rockefeller
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Job Summary
About this Job
LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science accurate information and technology. The Office of Wildlife exists to provide wise stewardship of Louisianas wildlife and associated habitats and increase wildlife conservation awareness.
BIOLOGIST 1-3/ ROCKEFELLER WILDLIFE REFUGE
This position serves as a research biologist at Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge. The incumbent is responsible for the development design and implementation of original and collaborative research projects concerning resource management and investigates possible sources of outside funding to be used as match: Responsibilities include evaluate changes in species populations and associated habitats and makes recommendations for management or recovery strategies based on findings participate in banding operations (i.e. mottled ducks wood duck mourning dove and others) participate as an observer in aerial waterfowl surveys and must be able to tolerate flying. The incumbent acts as a scientific and technical advisor to the supervisor and administration regarding species and populations and represents the Department at meetings and to various groups participates on committees and task forces established to study manage and enhance biological resources coordinates habitat development projects in conjunction with other governmental and non-governmental organizations monitors performance budgets expenditures and reporting for federal grants and contracts. The incumbent prepares and submits various reports including publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at departmental and professional meetings. The incumbent receives broad supervision from a biologist supervisor biologist manager or higher level manager or administrator. Occasional statewide travel and overnight field stays including early morning departure is required.
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
The incumbent is responsible for the development design and implementation of original and collaborative research projects concerning resource management and investigates possible sources of outside funding to be used as match. Some responsibilities include:
Evaluate changes in species populations and associated habitats and makes recommendations for management or recovery strategies based on findings participate in banding operations participate as an observer in aerial waterfowl surveys and must be able to tolerate flying.
The incumbent acts as a scientific and technical advisor to the supervisor and administration regarding species and populations and represents the Department at meetings and to various groups participates on committees and task forces coordinates projects in conjunction with other governmental and non-governmental organizations monitors performance budgets expenditures and reporting.
The incumbent prepares and submits various reports presenting at professional meetings.
POSITION- SPECIFIC DETAILS:
Appointment Type: Job appointment probational appointment promotional or detail to special duty. If filled as a job appointment there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a probational appointment should funding become available. Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if selected.
Location:This position is domiciled in Cameron Parish.
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Biologist 1 2 or 3 based on qualifications.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 this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
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 PDF reader)
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VACANCY CONTACT:
Cassandra Louis
Department of Wildlife & Fisheries- Human Resources
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge LA 70898
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Transfection
- Bioinformatics
- DNA Isolation
- Genetics
- PCR
- R
- Biochemistry
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
