Job Description
WLF TECH A-C
: LAFAYETTE / LAFAYETTE PARISH
Wildlife & Fisheries-Fisheries Lafayette, LA Job Details $2,267 - $4,080 a month 23 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Parental leave Qualifications Surface water Front-end loaders Renovation Field studies Outdoor work Ecological sampling Carpentry repair tasks Water transportation equipment maintenance No experience needed Minor facility damage repair Field surveys Biological sampling Loader operation Environmental monitoring Riding mowers Machine maintenance Field data collection Research & development Entry level Under 1 year Woodworking Full Job Description Salary $2,267.00 - $4,080.00 Monthly Location Lafayette, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 514-222184-26 Department Wildlife & Fisheries-Fisheries Opening Date 06/11/2026 Closing Date 7/2/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job LDWF Inland Fisheries, District 6, is seeking to hire a Technician A-C responsible for activities associated with freshwater sport fish field sampling and/or data collecting from field projects as assigned. This position also assists with collecting biological and environmental data using appropriate equipment, including seines, plankton nets, gill and hoop nets, electro-fishing gear, and other scientific gear. This position collects fishery-dependent survey data and works to maintain sampling equipment. This position is domiciled in Lafayette, Louisiana. Minimum Qualifications No experience or training is required. 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 Job Duties:
This Technician position functions to perform limited freshwater fish sampling and monitoring of freshwater aquatic habitats across a large geographical region in Southcentral Louisiana and is domiciled in Lafayette, Louisiana. General supervision is received from a Biologist Supervisor. This position participates in a fisheries sampling crew. Responsibilities include conducting various fish sampling methods using multiple gear-types. Conducts boat/equipment maintenance along with actions that support research and development projects for public water bodies. Duties also include the collection of biological fisheries and aquatic data for research projects used by the Department in the formulation of management plans. Operating and maintaining high pressure spray pumps, boats, winches, trailers, navigational equipment, motor vehicles, and power tools. assists with general maintenance of buildings and grounds, including general upkeep of equipment, and assists in major facility renovations, including general carpentry. May operate machinery and heavy equipment, including but not limited to: tractors equipped with front-end loaders, zero-turn mowers, and ATVs . Performs minor duties involving aquatic plant control when directed. Performs minor repairs to the parking area, ramp, or piers. Position-Specific Details:
This position will be domiciled in Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. Moderate to strenuous physical exertion is required for such activities as lifting objects over 50 pounds, hand dragging seines in lakes and ponds over slippery and irregular bottoms, and working out of boats in inclement weather. Some overnight travel may be required. Appointment Type :
Probational Appointment, Job Appointment, Detail to Special Duty, Promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency-wide permanent status employees) Career Progression :
This position may be filled as a Wildlife and Fisheries Technician A, B, or C, depending on experience. Compensation:
The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience 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. How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information:
Department of Wildlife & Fisheries Human Resources P.O. Box 98000 Baton Rouge, LA 70898 Pascha Turner 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 Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 at https://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 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
