Salary $5,375.00 - $10,546.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Promotion Job Number 511-225151-26 Department Wildlife & Fisheries-Management & Finance Opening Date 08/24/2026 Closing Date 8/29/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) 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. This position provides executive-level leadership and oversight of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries' statewide licensing, boat registration and titling programs. It ensures these programs operate efficiently, accurately and in compliance with applicable laws while providing quality service to recreational and commercial customers, boat owners, financial institutions and other stakeholders. Minimum Qualifications Eight years of experience in wildlife and fisheries programs, wildlife conservation enforcement, accounting, financial auditing, information technology, or procurement; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field plus five years of experience in wildlife and fisheries programs, wildlife conservation enforcement, accounting, financial auditing, information technology, or procurement; OR A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in wildlife and fisheries programs, wildlife conservation enforcement, accounting, financial auditing, information technology, or procurement; OR An advanced degree plus four years of experience in wildlife and fisheries programs, wildlife conservation enforcement, accounting, financial auditing, information technology, or procurement.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. 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:

Oversees staff, licensing systems and vendor, policies and procedures, revenue processes and regulatory compliance. Works with internal and external partners to resolve issues, implement changes and ensure timely and accurate licensing and registration services.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

This position may be filled as a: Promotion (open to all agency wide, classified and permanent status employees) Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a Probational appointment if selected.

Location:

This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA.

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 Gertrude L. Triplett gtriplett@wlf.la.gov 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