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BIOLOGIST 1-3
  • State of Louisiana
  • Lafayette, LA OTHER
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    VACANCY INFORMATION:
    This announcement may be used to fill multiple positions.
     
    This position may be filled as a:

    • Probational Appointment
    • Promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency wide permanent status employees).
     
    Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a Probational appointment if selected.
     
    This position is located in Lafayette, LA.
     
    A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants.  
     
    Applications will be rejected if the applicant fails to meet the minimum qualifications, submits an incomplete application or fails to apply by the closing date of the announcement.  
     
     Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application listing complete work experience and education.
     
     Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment.
    Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application if possible.  
     
    If you are applying for a position which requires a baccalaureate and/or master’s 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 Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting the state’s 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 in support of Marine Fisheries as a Coastal Study Area Biologist, is domiciled in Lafayette Parish, and is responsible for collection of fishery independent and dependent data from sampling programs as assigned. Incumbent will conduct field sampling, collect and maintain biological and environmental data, and operate and maintain vessels and sampling equipment. Incumbent will also collect fishery dependent survey data and assist in developing aquatic habitat restoration projects.
    IDEAL CANDIDATE:
    • Knowledge of aquatic organisms, specifically estuarine and marine finfish and shellfish
    • Knowledge of, and experience with, common fishery independent sampling gear, including gill nets, trammel nets, seines, trawls, and oyster dredges
    • Experience with operation and maintenance of outboard powered vessels
    • Good observational and analytical skills
    • Good interpersonal skills
    • Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a team environment
    • Ability to communicate orally and in writing
    • Knowledge of research and statistical methods.
    ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
    Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
    • Collects biological and environmental data
    • Enters and reviews data collected from field projects
    • Compiles and analyzes data, and prepares reports of results
    • Assists in the development of aquatic habitat restoration projects
    • Identifies, measures and records species at various life stages caught in sampling activities
    • Operates departmental vehicles and vessels as necessary to accomplish required job duties.
    • Maintains and calibrates equipment
    • Responds to telephone inquiries from the public and news media
    • Sends and receives email correspondence
    • Represents the department to a variety of job-related contacts and agencies
    • Presents resource management information to commercial, recreational, professional, and conservation groups, schools, and local officials
    • Identifies equipment and supply needs, and may be required to purchase supplies, repairs, and/or equipment
    • Inspects facilities and records of permit applicants, and recommend permit issuance or denial.
    The Biologist position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and is advertised to be filled as a Biologist 1, 2, or 3.  The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected.  Please click on the below links to learn more about this position.
    Biologist 1
    Biologist 2
    Biologist 3
     
    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.
     
     
    Contact Information: 
     Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
     Human Resources
     P.O. Box 98000
     Baton Rouge, LA  70898  
     Pascha Turner
     pturner@wlf.la.gov
     
     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 http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)

     Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    A baccalaureate degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries management, animal science, forestry, natural resources, or conservation.
     
    NOTE:
    Examples of non-qualifying degrees are science education (of any discipline), geology, geography, nuclear science, and agribusiness.
     
    NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
    FUNCTION OF WORK:
    To collect, compile, and analyze biological and environmental data.
     
    LEVEL OF WORK:
    Entry.
     
    SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
    General from a Biologist Manager or Biologist Supervisor.
     
    SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
    May exercise functional over lower-level staff and/or direct over nonprofessional personnel.
     
    LOCATION OF WORK:
    Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
     
    JOB DISTINCTIONS:
    Differs from Biologist 2 by the degree of independence.
    EXAMPLES LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE.  PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
     
    Conducts field research and investigations to obtain biological samples and data using a variety of professionally accepted techniques.
     
    Evaluates samples by laboratory analysis or organism identification and description; evaluates research data, organizes data, writes reports, plots findings, performs limited statistical analysis, and illustrates relationships of one set of data to another.
     
    Prepares management plans as a consultant to private landowners, breeders, or other groups.
     
    Investigates facilities and records of applicants for permits and special licenses; makes recommendations concerning issuance or denial of licenses.
     
    Presents wildlife management programs and demonstrations to various groups.
     
    Purchases, operates, and maintains data collection and analysis equipment.
     
    Participates as a team member in complex research projects or special investigations of environmental impact assessment and monitoring.
     
    Conducts small, independent, short-term research projects under the general supervision of supervisory personnel.
     
    Maintains frequent public contact regarding general departmental procedures and cooperates with private, state, and federal personnel in routine problem resolution.
     
    Provides technical support for the senior biologist on one or several projects such as design or procedural problems and recommendations for solutions.
     
    Communicates department's biological programs to individuals and groups through outreach and promotion in educational settings.
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BIOLOGIST 1-3
  • State of Louisiana
  • Charles, LA OTHER
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BIOLOGIST 1-3
  • State of Louisiana
  • Charles, LA OTHER
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Staff Biologist
  • Gulf South Research Corporation
  • Baton Rouge, LA FULL_TIME
  • This position is: Full Time Salary: DOE Position Location: Baton Rouge, LA GSRC is actively seeking resumes from qualified individuals to join our growing Baton Rouge, LA office as a Staff Biologist. ...
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Staff Scientist / Biologist
  • TRC Companies, Inc.
  • Baton Rouge, LA FULL_TIME
  • About Us Groundbreaker. Game changer. Pioneer. TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions ...
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WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST INTERN
  • State of Louisiana
  • Statewide, LA INTERN
  • Biologist Intern The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting the state’s renewable natural resources, including all wildlife and aquatic life. LDWF su...
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Mid-Level Environmental Scientist/Ecologist
  • CHENIER ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING LL
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Job Description Job Description Mid-Level Environmental Scientist/Ecologist Job Description Essential Duties and Respons...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Research Associate 1, 2 Or 3
  • Louisiana State University Healthcare Network: New Orleans
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • The Research Associate will be trained to perform focal ischemic stroke studies. Incumbent will be primarily responsible...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Mid-Level Environmental Scientist/Ecologist
  • CHENIER ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING LL
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Job Description Job Description Mid-Level Environmental Scientist/Ecologist Job Description Essential Duties and Respons...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Principal Scientist, In Silico Discovery
  • J&J Family of Companies
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Principal Scientist, In Silico Discovery - 2306144077W Description Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Principal Scien...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Quality Inspector/Laboratory Analyst
  • Honeywell
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Key Responsibilities: Be familiar with standard analytical lab equipment usage in the pharmaceutical industry. Compile a...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Senior Scientist
  • Bausch + Lomb
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of ...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Principal Scientist, In Silico Discovery
  • J&J Family of Companies
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Principal Scientist, In Silico Discovery - 2306144077W Description Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Principal Scien...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Data Analyst - Institute for Dementia Research and Prevention
  • Louisiana State University
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • About Us: At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiova...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Baton Rouge (/ˌbætən ˈruːʒ/ BAT-ən ROOZH; from French bâton rouge [bɑtɔ̃ ʁuʒ] (listen), meaning 'red stick') is the capital of the U.S. state of Louisiana. Located on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River, it is the parish seat of East Baton Rouge Parish, the most populous parish in Louisiana. It is the 99th most populous city in the United States, and second-largest city in Louisiana after New Orleans. It is also the 16th most populous state capital. As of the U.S. Census Bureau's July 2017 estimate, Baton Rouge had a population of 227,549, down from 229,493 at the 2010 census. Baton Rou...
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