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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 DCL-A DISEASE SPECIALIST- EAST BATON ROUGE

This position serves as the departments expert and senior staff advisor to agency staff and the public regarding research study design on wildlife disease sampling wildlife disease statistical analysis and emergency response to wildlife confiscations. This job is designated as a Dual Career Ladder requiring performance of higher-level complex duties and possession of advanced specialized skills.

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

The incumbent is responsible for the following:

This position will serve as the statewide expert in wildlife disease research study design sampling coordination and logistics assist in determining wildlife species surveillance needs on a statewide basis perform wildlife necropsies and prepare tissue samples for shipping and diagnostics. The incumbent will maintain the wildlife disease lab and equipment and purchase sampling and processing supplies for Wildlife Division personnel work closely with and serve as a special assistant to the state wildlife veterinarian trap and monitor wildlife species for disease surveillance and health. This position serves as the statewide expert in coordinating emergency response to wildlife confiscations.

The incumbent will compile and analyze statewide wildlife disease data and write manuscripts. The position will also streamline the technology as well as data and submission forms utilized in disease sample collection create reports for review with the state wildlife veterinarians regional biologists and species program managers. Maintain a statewide wildlife disease database including diseases and parasites that affect white-tailed deer feral swine large carnivores fur bearers and other wildlife species. This position will communicate with state health agencies such as Louisiana Health and Hospitals concerning zoonotic wildlife diseases as part of the One Health Initiative communicate and collaborate with other state and federal wildlife disease labs specialists veterinarians and researchers concerning wildlife disease surveillance and implications.

The incumbent will review wildlife disease research articles and literature design and implement research investigations and projects to provide baseline data concerning wildlife diseases with emphasis on zoonotic and emerging diseases. This position will write and publish popular and scientific articles on wildlife disease and other research results and activities. This position will also collaborate and work with species program managers to investigate and address specific problems and issues that may be affecting wildlife species health productivity or sustainability. The incumbent will investigate the potential use of new technologies to answer questions pertinent to wildlife disease ecology work to obtain grants when possible to fund wildlife disease and wildlife disease ecology research and adhere to the reporting requirements of those grants. The incumbent of this position will also assist species program managers as needed and educate & train biologists in wildlife disease sampling and necropsy technique. This position will perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION- SPECIFIC DETAILS:

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

Appointment Type: This is a promotional opportunity open only to permanent status LDWF employees.

Supplemental Qualifications: Two years of experience in applied wildlife management including working with wildlife health or disease sampling of various wildlife conducting necropsies and responding to nuisance/injured wildlife.

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). 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 degree certificate special license or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.

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.

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