BIOLOGIST 1-3 / : WEBSTER

BIOLOGIST 1-3

/ : WEBSTER Wildlife & Fisheries-Fisheries Minden, LA $3,181

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00 Monthly Location Minden, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 514-222340-26 Department Wildlife & Fisheries-Fisheries Opening Date 06/17/2026 Closing Date 7/8/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job This position will be primarily responsible for coordinating management and control activities for aquatic plants on Lake Bistineau, primarily, and other waterbodies, as assigned in NW Louisiana. It serves as part of a larger team of biologists and technicians that are responsible for aquatic plant control throughout the northern part of Louisiana. Ideally, the successful candidate for this position would be adept at: Identifying aquatic plant species at various life stages. Conducting data entry, editing, and verification. Compiling and analyzing data. Preparing written reports and/or presentations on results. Performing skilled vessel operation and standard maintenance Planning and conducting work duties with a high level of efficiency and effectiveness so as to achieve the maximum results possible Preferred qualities of the ideal candidate include, but are not limited to: Highly motivated with strong initiative to successfully perform work duties at a high level, sometimes without direct supervision Experience with aquatic plant control techniques Boating experience, and experience towing trailered boats Ability to work independently, and both as a member or a leader of a team to set, track, and achieve goals Organized, responsible, and ability to problem-solve 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:

Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Oversees herbicide contractor activities and monitors activities for performance Conducts aquatic herbicide applications as needed. Collects field data related to aquatic plant control Designs and directs environmental/biological investigations as necessary and assigned. Conducts aquatic vegetation surveys, and monitors environmental conditions, to help guide control efforts/activities Assists in research to improve aquatic plant control management methods Evaluates information to determine aquatic plant coverage, and prepares maps showing such. Assists with the placement and management of boom to augment aquatic plant control efforts. Assists with public access improvement projects, as needed and assigned. Participates in fisheries-related conservation programs, as needed and assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

Work Location:

The position will be domiciled at the LDWF Inland Fisheries Section, District 1 office located near Minden, Louisiana in Webster Parish. Multiple positions may be hired from this job posting.

Appointment Type :

Job appointment (open to all statewide classified and agency wide permanent status employees)

Career Progression :

This position may be filled as a Biologist 1, 2, or 3.

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.

Special Requirement:

The successful candidate will be required to complete and maintain certified herbicide applicator license and training. 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 athttps://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. 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 Pturner@wlf.la.gov 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