Coastal Resources Scientist 1-3
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Job Location:
Thibodaux, LA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 43492 - 68688
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
This position serves as a Coastal Resources Scientist within the Thibodaux Regional Office of the Operations Division at the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA). The incumbent performs journeyman scientific/environmental and other technical work in support of an important segment developing and implementing scientific/technical ecosystem monitoring and management procedures of the CPRAs overall coastal restoration and hurricane flood protection program.
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.
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:
- Independently develops and executes site-specific environmental monitoring and management plans for coastal restoration and hurricane flood protection projects including field reconnaissance feasibility analysis and preparation of detailed scientific reports for agency and stakeholder use.
- Applies advanced environmental data collection technologies and data management tools to track project effectiveness maintain comprehensive data inventories and support intergovernmental coordination within CPRAs coastal protection initiatives.
- Supports oversight of scientific monitoring efforts for large-scale coastal restoration and flood protection projects including programs like CRMS and feasibility studies ensuring data quality and alignment with project goals.
- Assists in developing objective science-based methods for evaluating and recommending ecosystem management strategies using environmental data cost-benefit and risk analysis models while providing technical review of project documentation.
- Conducts scientific evaluations of coastal and natural resource conditions using statewide monitoring data prepares technical reports and maps for stakeholders and reviews project documents to ensure accuracy while advising on projects with significant environmental or legal impacts.
- Represents CPRAs Operations Division at public and professional events assists with special projects as assigned and participates in extensive in-state traveloften under challenging conditionswith occasional out-of-state travel required.
Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Coastal Resources Scientist 1 Coastal Resources Scientist 2 or Coastal Resources Scientist 3 depending on level of experience.
Office Location: 1440 Tiger Dr. Thibodaux LA 70301
Compensation: The maximum salary for the Coastal Resources Scientist 3 is $84136 annually.
There are special bi-weekly entrance rates established for this position:
Coastal Resources Scientist 1 $1672.80
Coastal Resources Scientist 2 $1789.60
Coastal Resources Scientist 3 $2036.80
Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
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. 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
Louisiana is a State as Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Immunoassays
- Machine Learning
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- Research Experience
- Spectroscopy
- Research & Development
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
