Salary $3,181.00 - $5,724.00 Monthly Location Lafayette, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 512-224193-26 Department Wildlife & Fisheries-Office of the Secretary Opening Date 07/31/2026 Closing Date 8/13/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information and technology. The mission of the Education and Outreach Division is to connect people to Louisiana's natural resources through education and outdoor experiences that inspire participation, stewardship and support for conservation. This position is responsible for implementing and instructing hunter education, general conservation, outdoor skills, and other related education and outreach programs in South LA. This position will be domiciled in the Lafayette Office. 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 Job Duties:

This Biologist position is responsible for implementing and instructing hunter education, general conservation, outdoor skills, and other related education and outreach programs. The incumbent's primary responsibility is to support Hunter Education; however, they will also be expected to assist the following sister programs as needed: Shooting Sports, Fisheries Education and Outreach, and other departmental outreach initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Recruits, trains, and coordinates a network of volunteer Hunter Education instructors and outreach representatives to deliver related public programs May be responsible for the direct supervision of one student worker Frequent night and weekend work is required Unavoidable hazards include working with firearms of all types, sharp objects such as knives, and the occasional use of watercraft and all-terrain vehicles Physical demands include lifting boxes of educational materials, monitors, displays, and shooting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Possess strong communication, public speaking, organizational, and interpersonal skills Be comfortable presenting to diverse audiences, working collaboratively with volunteers and partners, adapting to changing priorities, and representing the Department in a professional manner

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Probational, Promotional, Detail to Special Duty, or Job Appointment 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. This position will be domiciled in the Lafayette Office.

Career Progression:

This 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. The maximum salary for the highest level of this position, Biologist 3, is $ $84,136.00 annually. Please click on the links below to learn more about this position.

BIOLOGIST 1 BIOLOGIST 2 BIOLOGIST 3

This position requires a valid Louisiana Driver's License. Travel and overtime are as necessary.

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. 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. This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization . Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VACANCY CONTACT

Consuello Brown Department of Wildlife & Fisheries Human Resources P.O. Box 98000 Baton Rouge, LA 70898 cbrown2@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