Biologist Supervisor Alligator Program

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 SUPERVISOR/ ALLIGATOR PROGRAM

This position will serve as Biologist Supervisor in the Alligator Management Program. The incumbent would receive direct supervision from a Biologist Manager and indirect supervision from a Biologist Program Manager and higher-level administrators. The incumbent of this position would directly supervise the work of a Wildlife and Fisheries Technician Supervisor and an Administrative Program Specialist. The incumbent would direct their efforts on all aspects of conducting hide inspections and farm releases throughout the state. The incumbent would also coordinate the issuing of alligator wild harvest tags and licenses for the Baton Rouge and New Orleans Zones and alligator parts dealer licenses statewide.

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.

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

JOB DUTIES

Duties may include some or all of the following:

80 % Management Research and Extension Activities

• Assist Biologist Managers and Biologist Program Manager in establishing annual statewide alligator tag and egg quotas for annual alligator and egg harvest seasons by processing alligator hunting and egg collection applications.
• Supervise the efforts of Wildlife and Fisheries Technician and Administrative Program Specialist on the statewide scheduling of hide inspections farm releases and collection and reporting of the data associated with the projects.
• Coordinate the preparation and issuing of alligator harvest licenses and tags in the Baton Rouge and New Orleans zones.
• Responsible for all aspects of issuing alligator part dealer licenses statewide.
• Make technical recommendations and provide guidance to landowners land managers farmers and trappers regarding wild alligator and egg harvests.
• As necessary participate as part of a crew to travel to alligator farms statewide to administer the return of the required number of alligators to the wild and/or inspect alligator hides and/or live alligators for out-of-state shipment.
• Provide direction and assistance to Wildlife and Fisheries Technician Supervisor and lower level field staff with the scheduling and collecting of harvest data from alligators taken during the wild alligator harvest season.
• Assist in monitoring alligator egg harvest programs on WMAs.
• As necessary conduct alligator farm and exhibit facility inspections to ensure compliance with alligator regulations.
• Assist with administering the statewide nuisance alligator program for the Baton Rouge office.
• As necessary represent the Department at public forums.
• Write and proof technical and non-technical articles and correspondence relating to alligator programs.
• As necessary assist other personnel in environmental or biological data collection relating to alligator programs.
• Maintain computers and other equipment and supplies needed to perform before mentioned duties.

15 % Administrative Duties

• Procure/request necessary equipment for work unit as needed.
• Review and approve administrative reports (work plans time requests travel authorizations etc.) from direct reports.
• Make recommendations and provide information for program policy and budget development.
• Prepare various reports correspondence time sheets expense forms invoices purchase orders etc.
• Attend necessary meetings conferences and workshops and complete necessary continuing education/training.
• As necessary help train personnel in various project areas.
• Participate in interview panels for prospective staff.

5 % Other duties as assigned

POSITION- SPECIFIC DETAILS:

Location: This position will be domiciled in East Baton Rouge Parish.

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.

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 WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification. A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants. Any degree certificate special license or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.

If you are applying for a position which 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.

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