BIOLOGIST SUPERVISOR / BOURG - FISHERIES SECTION Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4814637) Apply  BIOLOGIST SUPERVISOR / BOURG - FISHERIES SECTION Salary $4,458.00 - $8,027.00 Monthly Location Bourg, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 514-205200-25 Department Wildlife & Fisheries-Fisheries Opening Date 02/03/2025 Closing Date 2/17/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits Supplemental Information 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 will supervise and assist personnel with fisheries independent and dependent sampling in the Coastal Study Area 5 Marine Fisheries field office in Bourg, LA. This position is domiciled in Lafourche Parish and supports marine fisheries monitoring and management in the Terrebonne Basin of coastal Louisiana. VACANCY INFORMATION: This position may be filled as a: + Probational Appointment + Job Appointment + Promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency wide permanent status employees) + Detail 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 located in Bourg, 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. IDEAL CANDIDATE: + Knowledge and strong understanding of fisheries management techniques + Knowledge and strong understanding of aquatic organisms, specifically estuarine and marine finfish and shellfish, and their habitats + Knowledge of various laboratory and field sampling equipment + Knowledge of data collecting techniques + Knowledge of, and experience with, fisheries-dependent and fisheries-independent sampling programs + Experience with operation and maintenance of outboard powered vessels + Knowledge and strong understanding of research and statistical methods + Ability to delegate tasks and effectively manage a large staff + 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. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: + Supervises and establishes operational priorities for the work unit + Performs administrative functions, including correspondence, budget requests, inventory control, fleet management, purchasing, equipment use, and buildings and grounds + Manages personnel: recommends hiring, promotions, annual merit increases; conducts performance reviews, employee training, counseling and discipline; approves time/attendance and leave requests + Directs and participates in fisheries, aquatic vegetation and habitat monitoring, production and/or research programs in the unit/area to gather data on species distribution and abundance, and habitat quality + Operates departmental vehicles and vessels as necessary to accomplish required job duties. + Investigates fish kills, oil spills, hurricanes and other natural resource damage, and assesses injury to populations and related habitats + Ensures quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) protocols for all data collected + Designs, implements and directs management and/or research projects related to status of, or injuries to fisheries or related habitats + Analyzes data, prepares and presents technical and informational reports, and recommends fisheries and habitat enhancement and conservation measures, opening and closing of harvest seasons, and season extensions and special seasons + Participates in state/local committees, workgroups, task forces to further resource management and fishing access + Presents technical and other fishery research and management information to: news, media, general public, state and local officials, fishing industry, recreational fishers, conservation organizations, school and civic groups, and private industry. Please click on the below links to learn more about this position. Biologist Supervisor 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. 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) 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 plus four years of experience in wildlife or fisheries, forestry, or environmental science; OR A non-thesis master's 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 master's 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. Job Concepts FUNCTION OF WORK: To supervise an organizational unit responsible for biological or environmental research. LEVEL OF WORK: Supervisor. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Broad from a Biologist Manager or higher-level administrator. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Direct supervision over professional and non-professional staff. LOCATION OF WORK: Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from Biologist 3 by the presence of full supervisory responsibilities. Differs from Biologist Manager by the absence of responsibility for the supervision of Biologist Supervisors or equivalent staff. 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. Directs several monitoring programs within an organizational unit designed to gather data on population abundance and distribution, basic biological parameters, habitat quality, etc. Investigates fish kills, exotic plant and animal introductions, oil and chemical spills, etc. Monitors recreational and commercial activities within a geographic area. Designs, implements, and conducts research projects related to resource management, population dynamics, species biology, habitat changes, etc. Prepares technical reports of research findings. Formulates highly technical management recommendations for public lands and water bodies in complex and involved situations that effect wildlife and fisheries populations as well as the environment. Prepares annual and long-range management plans. Makes technical recommendations and presentations to the public regarding wildlife, fisheries, and habitat management. Investigates complaints concerning fish, wildlife, and habitat problems. Participates on local committees or task forces that have been established to study, manage, and enhance wildlife and fisheries resources and habitats within a geographic region of the state. 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 Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. 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