Biologist 1-3 - Lake Charles, United States - State of Louisiana

State of Louisiana

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Lake Charles, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Supplemental Information:

VACANCY INFORMATION:

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

This position is located in Lake Charles, LA.

A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries 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.

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 in the Office of Fisheries Outreach and Education section at LDWF's Nature and Science Center at Port Wonder in Lake Charles.

This position performs work necessary to provide basic daily animal care, husbandry practices such as life support and water quality maintenance and outreach and education activities conducted at the center.

Biologist 1

Biologist 2

Biologist 3

HOW TO APPLY:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Contact Information:

Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
Human Resources
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
Pascha Turner

Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A baccalaureate degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries management, animal science, forestry, natural resources, or conservation.

NOTE:
Examples of non
qualifying degrees are science education (of any discipline), geology, geography, nuclear science, and agribusiness.

NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Job Concepts:

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To collect, compile, and analyze biological and environmental data.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General from a Biologist Manager or Biologist Supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May exercise functional over lowerlevel staff and/or direct over nonprofessional personnel.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Biologist 2 by the degree of independence.

Examples of Work:

EXAMPLES LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Conducts field research and investigations to obtain biological samples and data using a variety of professionally accepted techniques.
Evaluates samples by laboratory analysis or organism identification and description; evaluates research data, organizes data, writes reports, plots findings, performs limited statistical analysis, and illustrates relationships of one set of data to another.
Prepares management plans as a consultant to private landowners, breeders, or other groups.
Investigates facilities and records of applicants for permits and special licenses; makes recommendations concerning issuance or denial of licenses.
Presents wildlife management programs and demonstrations to various groups.
Purchases, operates, and maintains data collection and analysis equipment.
Participates as a team member in complex research projects or special investigations of environmental impact assessment and monitoring.
Conducts small, independent, shortterm research projects under the general supervision of supervisory personnel.
Maintains frequent public contact regarding general departmental procedures and cooperates with private, state, and federal personnel in routine problem resolution.
Provides technical support for the senior biologist on one or several projects such as design or procedural problems and recommendations for solutions.
Communicates department's biological programs to individuals and groups through outreach and promotion in educational settings.