Biologist Manager Minden Region
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Job Location:
Minden, NV - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 4770 - 8589
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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 MANAGER
This is a managerial position involving responsibility for all wildlife-related issues on public and private lands in the Minden Region as well as coordination with statewide Biologist Program Managers. This position directly supervises one Administrative Coordinator one Biologist Supervisor and one Biologist.
Minimum Qualifications
- A bachelors degree in a biological science marine science environmental science wildlife or fisheries animal science forestry or natural resources plus six 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 five 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 four years of the required specialized experience. 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
Some of the duties for this position are listed below:
- This position reports budgetary needs and purchasing activities directly to the Biologist Program Manager and Biologist Director.
- The incumbent of this position will handle matters involving hunting regulations certain regional activities and changing work priorities which are sometimes accomplished through direct contact with the Division Administrator.
- This position derives additional complexity from dealing with private and governmental individuals and groups.
- This position oversees and manages the Minden office complex and facilities including bunkhouses and/or equipment sheds located on WMAs.
POSITION- SPECIFIC DETAILS:
This position will be domiciled in Webster Parish.
Physical Demands: Moderate to strenuous physical exertion is required for such activities as climbing lifting objects over 50 pounds crouching or crawling in restricted areas or in inclement weather. Weekend work overnight stay and overnight stay is required as well as day and night work in boats is required.Appointment Type: Job appointment probational appointment promotional or detail to special duty.
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.
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) 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 atWildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VACANCY CONTACT:
Cassandra LouisDepartment of Wildlife & Fisheries- Human Resources
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge LA 70898
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Transfection
- Bioinformatics
- DNA Isolation
- Genetics
- PCR
- R
- Biochemistry
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
