BIOLOGIST 1-3 ROCKEFELLER WILDLIFE REFUGE Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4843069) Apply  BIOLOGIST 1-3 ROCKEFELLER WILDLIFE REFUGE Salary $3,181.00 - $5,724.00 Monthly Location Grand Chenier, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 513-206161-25 Department Wildlife & Fisheries-Wildlife Opening Date 02/24/2025 Closing Date 3/9/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Supplemental Information 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 Louisiana's wildlife and associated habitats and increase wildlife conservation awareness. BIOLOGIST 1-3 ROCKEFELLER WILDLIFE REFUGE- GRAND CHENIER/ CAMERON This position serves as a research biologist at Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge. The incumbent is responsible for the development, design and implementation of original and collaborative research projects concerning resource management and investigates possible sources of outside funding to be used as match: Responsibilities include evaluate changes in species populations and associated habitats and makes recommendations for management or recovery strategies based on findings, participate in banding operations (i.e., mottled ducks, wood duck, mourning dove, and others), participate as an observer in aerial waterfowl surveys and must be able to tolerate flying. The incumbent acts as a scientific and technical advisor to the supervisor and administration regarding species and populations and represents the department at meetings and to various groups, participates on committees and task forces established to study, manage, and enhance biological resources, coordinates habitat development projects in conjunction with other governmental and non-governmental organizations, monitors performance, budgets, expenditures, and reporting for federal grants and contracts. The incumbent prepares and submits various reports including publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at departmental and professional meetings. The incumbent receives broad supervision from a biologist supervisor, biologist manager, or higher level manager or administrator. Occasional statewide travel and overnight field stays, including early morning departure is required. VACANCY INFORMATION This position may be filled as: · Probational appointment · Job appointment · Promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency wide permanent status employees) · Detail to special duty 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. This position is domiciled in Cameron Parish. This 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 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=160700) BIOLOGIST 2 BIOLOGIST 3 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=160720) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VACANCY CONTACT Cassandra Louis Department of Wildlife & Fisheries- Human Resources P.O. Box 98000 Baton Rouge, LA 70898 clouis@wlf.la.gov A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants. Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire. Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification. Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official State application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an application. The duties that you describe in the work experience section of your application will be reviewed by State Civil Service as part of the process in determining if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. Your experience will not be evaluated based on the job title alone. You must describe your actual duties. If you are a current employee of the State of Louisiana it is important that you list in the duties section each job and the specific programs you’ve worked to receive credit for that experience. List all prior employment. Work experience left off of your application or that is only included in an attached resume will not be credited. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 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. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire. 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. 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. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.* 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) This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor’s degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources. Job Concepts 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 of Work 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. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 This position requires a bachelor’s degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources. Please provide your degree major, school and date received. 02 If you are expected to graduate with the required degree within 90 days please provide your expected degree and date to receive? If no enter N/A 03 Are you able to travel as required? + Yes + No 04 Are you able to work overtime as required? + Yes + No 05 Do you have a valid driver's license? + Yes + No Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email