Job Description
COASTAL RESOURCES SCIENTIST MANAGER
(PROJECT MANAGER) GOV-Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Baton Rouge, LA Job Details $79,996.80 - $126,252.00 a year 17 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Parental leave Qualifications Environmental regulations Biology Staff performance monitoring Staff supervision Project development phase management Contract review Construction schedule coordination Construction contract administration Construction contract negotiation Restoration Contract performance monitoring Detailed cost estimating Mid-level Master's degree in biology Environmental Science Practicing in an environmental science role Bidding project phase Proposal writing Bachelor's degree Master's degree in environmental science Engineering project budget management Contractual compliance checks Doctor of Philosophy Task prioritization Budget development Bachelor's degree in environmental science Construction team management Procurement contract management Land use permitting Managing projects Full Job Description Salary $79,996.80 - $126,252.00 Annually Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number CPRA- 221474
Department GOV-Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Opening Date 05/26/2026 Closing Date 6/16/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) is seeking a Coastal Resources Scientist Manager in the Project Management Division. The position leads assigned projects by managing scope, schedule, and budget while coordinating with team members and providing functional supervision to ensure project milestones are met. Incumbent will also oversee contract negotiations, interagency coordination, and review of engineering reports and submittals to support successful project implementation. Minimum Qualifications A bachelor's degree in one of the following fields: biological sciences, physical sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, natural sciences, engineering or a related field plus four years of experience in coastal resource management, wetland resource management, environmental science, natural resource management, or biology; OR A master's degree in biological sciences, physical sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, natural sciences, engineering or a related field plus three years of experience in coastal resource management, wetland resource management, environmental science, natural resource management, or biology; OR A Ph.D. in biological sciences, physical sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, natural sciences, engineering or a related field plus two years of experience in coastal resource management, wetland resource management, environmental science, natural resource management, or biology. 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:
Serves as CPRA's Project Manager and state expert for various assigned protection and restoration projects located in 18 coastal parishes of southern Louisiana Exercises functional supervision over project team members, and other technical and contractual professionals Oversees work of contractors Performs on-site evaluations of work performed Assists in performing final evaluations on contractor's performance Provides guidance, direction and oversight to project team member's for: Planning Engineering and design Cost share proposal development Real estate/land rights activities Permitting Construction Manages CPRA project-specific contracts and task orders Evaluates technical proposals received in response to Request for Proposals (RFPs) Negotiates consultant cost estimates for work professional service contracts Issues task Selects contract staff Approves monitoring budgets and schedules Directs priorities within scope of work Recommends approval/disapproval of invoices for payment upon completion of work Ensures the work of private firms and contractors adhere to the specific details and standards stipulated in the contract along with federal and state regulations Coordinates with other sections within CPRA to gather project data, schedules and financial information as necessary to ensure timely inclusion in the plans Develops detailed implementation plans and budgets for assigned projects Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:
Probational or Promotional Office Location:
150 Terrace Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Compensation:
The bi-weekly minimum hire rate established for this position in accordance with CPRA's Special Entrance Rate Policy is $3,076.80. The maximum salary for the Coastal Resources Scientist Manager position is $126,256 annually. 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. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Contact Information:
If you have any questions, you may contact: Rachel Dunbar, Human Resources Supervisor P.O. Box 44027 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 Louisiana is a State as Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. 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
