Biologist Supervisor Lacombe St. Tammany

About this Job

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting the states 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. The Office of Fisheries exists to ensure that aquatic resources are sustainable for present and future generations of Louisiana citizens by providing access and scientific management.

This position is domiciled in Lacombe Louisiana serving as a supervisor of lower level biologists and / or technical staff in a workgroup that gathers and analyzes data to monitor preserve manage and enhance freshwater fishery and habitat resources. Broad supervision is received from a higher level biologist manager.

IDEAL CANDIDATE :

• Knowledge and strong understanding of fisheries management techniques
• Knowledge and strong understanding of aquatic organisms and their habitats
• Knowledge of various laboratory and field sampling equipment specifically in freshwater environments
• Knowledge of data collecting techniques
• Knowledge and strong understanding of research and statistical methods
• Ability to delegate tasks and effectively manage a large staff
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Ability to think analytically and problem-solve
• Possesses strong work ethic and initiative
• Possesses good interpersonal skills

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelors degree in a biological science marine science environmental science wildlife or fisheries animal science forestry or natural resources plus four years of experience in wildlife or fisheries forestry or environmental science; OR

A non-thesis masters degree in a biological science marine science environmental science wildlife or fisheries animal science forestry or natural resources plus three years of the required specialized experience; OR

A masters degree with a completed thesis or a doctorate in a biological science marine science environmental science wildlife or fisheries animal science forestry or natural resources plus two years of the required specialized experience.

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 :

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following :

Presents technical and other fishery research and management information to : news media general public state and local elected officials seafood industry recreational fishers conservation organizations school and civic groups and private industry

Position-Specific Details :

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 does not participate in a Career Progression Group

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.

To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. 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.

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 PDF reader)

Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Transfection,Bioinformatics,DNA Isolation,Genetics,PCR,R,Biochemistry,Next Generation Sequencing,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Research Laboratory Experience

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 4458 - 8027