Job Description
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.
WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES TECHNICIAN A-C/ ST. JOHN
The Wildlife Technician A-C positions will be in Hammond/St. John the Baptist/Joyce, Manchac, Maurepas Swamp WMAs This position is a Wildlife and Fisheries Technician A-C Career Progression Group position that receives direct supervision from a Wildlife and Fisheries Technician Supervisor based in the Hammond field office and will perform daily operations primarily on WMAs within region, and elsewhere as needed. This position is expected to regularly travel to other WMAs within the region, often with overnight stay. This position requires the physical ability to operate boats, ATV/UTVs, tractors, motor-grader, and other heavy equipment, handle 50 pound sacks of fertilizer, work irregular hours, weekends, holidays, and nights, and may be subject to 24-hour call. No experience or training is required. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here . JOB DUTIES
Some of the duties of the position include the following: Participates in management activities including planting wildlife openings, moist soil management, conducting prescribed burns, boundary marking, and managed hunts Collects data used in establishing management or research programs and setting regulations Participates in necessary construction and maintenance activities on Department buildings, grounds, roads, levees, equipment, camping areas, and water control structures Participates in lethal and nonlethal collection and sampling of wildlife species for management and research Transports injured or nuisance animals Performs any other duties as directed and necessary for the agency to accomplish its mission POSITION- SPECIFIC DETAILS
Appointment Type:
Job appointment, probational appointment, promotional, or detail to special duty. Location:
This position will be domiciled in St. John the Baptist Parish. Career Progression:
This position may be filled as a Wildlife and Fisheries Technician A, B, or C, determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. Please click on the links below to learn more about this position at each level. WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES TECHNICIAN A WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES TECHNICIAN B WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES TECHNICIAN C
Special Requirement:
This position requires the physical ability to operate boats, ATV/UTVs, tractors, motor-grader, and other heavy equipment, handle 50 pound sacks of fertilizer, work irregular hours, weekends, holidays, and nights, and may be subject to 24-hour call. 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 https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_main.asp 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. • Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes WILL NOT
be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. •If you are applying for a position which requires a bachelor's 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.• This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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
