BIOLOGIST 1-3 FARM BILL Position Available In [Unknown county], Louisiana

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BIOLOGIST 1-3 FARM BILL


Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location Statewide, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
513-209342-25
Department
Wildlife & Fisheries-Wildlife
Opening Date
06/18/2025
Closing Date
7/1/2025 11:59 PM Central

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
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 Louisiana’s wildlife and associated habitats and increase wildlife conservation awareness.

BIOLOGIST 1-3 – WILDLIFE HABITAT STEWARDSHIP – FARM BILL

LDWF is seeking to hire 4 Biologist 1-3 positions to work directly with Louisiana landowners to implement practices to improve wildlife habitat through the Federal Farm Bill. These positions will work closely with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Service Centers statewide. Multiple office locations are available and will be determined upon selection of candidates. Employees will be LDWF Biologists/Foresters working as part of a cooperative agreement between LDWF and NRCS. Duties will include outreach, delivery of technical assistance, and assistance with program sign-up, conservation planning, implementation assistance, contract management, and check-outs.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Background in forest and wildlife management techniques, applicable to Louisiana
Background in

USDA-NRCS

Conservation Programs and a strong interest to learn more
Approachable and engaging to private landowners
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
Ability to problem solve
Possesses a strong work ethic
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources.
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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Work with private landowners to assist them in the successful implementation of habitat projects
Remain engaged throughout the implementation process to facilitate landowner success
Work to integrate, as a partner, into an established workgroup of another agency
Coordinate and support outreach events promoting conservation work. Deliver presentations.
Develop a working knowledge of local business models and how they apply to conservation delivery.
Remain engaged with conservation projects throughout planning, contracting, and implementation and check out processes.
Track progress and provide updates to LDWF staff and conservation partners.

VACANCY INFORMATION

This position may be filled as:

• Job appointment
• Probational appointment
• Promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency-wide permanent status employees)
• Detail to special duty
  If filled as a job appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a probational appointment should funding become available.

Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if selected.
Positions may be domiciled statewide and will be determined upon selection of candidates. Potential Domiciles- Bossier City, Natchitoches, Ferriday, Colfax, Clinton, Ville Platte, Oberlin, and Many. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has FOUR Biologist vacancies. The position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and is advertised 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 links below to learn more about this position.

BIOLOGIST 1

BIOLOGIST 2
BIOLOGIST 3
HOW TO 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.

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 that 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.

• 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)(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. 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