BIOLOGIST MANAGER – CALCASIEU Position Available In Calcasieu, Louisiana

BIOLOGIST MANAGER – CALCASIEU

Salary
$4,770.00 – $8,589.00 Monthly
Location Lake Charles, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
514-206988-25
Department
Wildlife & Fisheries-Fisheries
Opening Date
03/31/2025
Closing Date
4/14/2025 11:59 PM Central

DESCRIPTION

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.
The incumbent is responsible for the daily management of the LDWF Nature and Science Center in Lake Charles, LA. This position oversees the development, maintenance, design, and operation of the 5,500sqft Nature & Science Center at Port Wonder, which will foster education, creativity, and environmental stewardship among visitors through interactive, hands-on exhibits and programs that highlight the state’s rich biodiversity. Work is at the manager level; general supervision is from a higher level biologist.

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 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 located in Calcasieu Parish.
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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Please click on the below to learn more about this position.
Biologist Manager

HOW TO :

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. for this vacancy, click on the “” 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 laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018 ()()
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 plus six 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 five 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 four years of the required specialized experience.
Job Concepts

FUNCTION OF WORK

To develop and manage biological and environmental research/management activities.

LEVEL OF WORK

Manager.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

General from a Biologist Program Manager or higher-level Biologist.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Direct line over Biologist Supervisor(s) or an equivalent unit of professional biologists.

LOCATION OF WORK

Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

JOB DISTINCTIONS

Differs from Biologist Supervisor by the responsibility for supervision of Biologist Supervisor(s) or an equivalent professional biologist staff.
Differs from Biologist Program Manager by absence of responsibility for supervising a subordinate Biologist Manager or equivalent mix of supervisory 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.

Responsible for personnel management, including recommendations for hiring, promotions, annual merit increases, performance reviews, and approval of leave requests.
Makes recommendations to the division administrator and the Secretary for management and regulation of game or non-game wildlife or inland or marine fishes.
Develops, approves, or establishes research projects for game or non-game wildlife or inland or marine fishes.
Analyses highly technical biological data and prepares or edits technical and popular papers for publication.
Participates on scientific committees or taskforces at the state or national level.
Coordinates department public outreach programs, such as conducting field trips to school and civic groups and providing information upon request on game or non-game wildlife or inland or marine fishes.
Responsible for developing species management plans.
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