Biologist 1-3 PinevilleRapides
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Job Location:
Pineville, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 3181 - 5724
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting the states renewable natural resources including all wildlife and aquatic life.
LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science accurate information and technology. The Office of Fisheries exists to ensure that aquatic resources are sustainable for present and future generations of Louisiana citizens by providing access and scientific management.
This position is domiciled in Pineville Louisiana serving as a biologist 1-3 in a workgroup that gathers and analyzes data to monitor preserve manage and enhance freshwater fishery and habitat resources.
Broad supervision is received from a higher level biologist manager.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Knowledge and strong understanding of fisheries management techniques
- Knowledge and strong understanding of aquatic organisms and their habitats
- Knowledge of various laboratory and field sampling equipment specifically in freshwater environments
- Knowledge of data collecting techniques
- Knowledge and strong understanding of research and statistical methods
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
- Ability to think analytically and problem-solve
- Possesses strong work ethic and initiative
- Possesses good interpersonal skills
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:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Conducts field sampling and/or maintains data collected from field projects as assigned. Collects fishery dependent and biological data using appropriate equipment including seines plankton nets gill and hoop nets; electro-fishing and other scientific gear. Assists in the development of aquatic habitat restoration projects as assigned.
- Investigates incidents affecting natural resources including fish kills. Participates in programs to mitigate the impacts of natural disasters on resources and the fishing industries.
- Identifies and verifies species at various life stages caught in sampling activities. Conducts data entry editing and verification for fishery independent and dependent sampling programs. Compiles and analyzes data and prepares reports of results as directed.
- Participates in the stocking of some of the states fisheries resources. Assists in public access improvement projects. Participates in conservation programs for state and federal species.
- Operates boats motor vehicles computers and sampling equipment. Maintains repairs and calibrates water quality electrofishing and other fish sampling equipment.
- Represents the department at inter/intra-agency workgroups task forces lake commissions technical groups news media general public and local and state officials.
Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type: Probational Appointment Job Appointment Detail to Special Duty Promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency-wide permanent status employees)
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Biologist 1 2 or 3 depending on experience.
Compensation:The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience
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.
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). 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:
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Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Transfection
- Bioinformatics
- DNA Isolation
- Genetics
- PCR
- R
- Biochemistry
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
