BIOLOGIST SUPERVISOR : MONROE/OUACHITA

This is an Inland Fisheries biologist supervisor position located in Monroe and is responsible for supervising the implementation of all Inland Fisheries research and management activities within a large geographical region including the Parishes of East Carroll, Madison, Tensas, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, Union, West Carroll, Franklin and Caldwell. The duties of the supervisor position are to manage conserve, protect, enhance, and promote the regions inland fisheries resources. This position will be domiciled in Monroe, Ouachita Parish Louisiana. Moderate to strenuous physical exertion is required for such activities as lifting objects over 50 pounds, hand dragging seines in lakes and ponds over slippery and irregular bottoms and working out of boats in inclement weather. Some overnight travel may be required.

A bachelor’s 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 master's 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 master's 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.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties: -Responsible for implementing standardized sport fish population monitoring, aquatic community assemblage monitoring, and responding to all fish kills per Fisheries division protocol. -Responsible for implementing aquatic habitat restoration projects and developing public access improvements projects as directed, providing technical and non-technical information to the public. -Planning work schedules, reviewing and approving employee duty assignments. 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 scoreis 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. PLEASE NOTE: 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.

Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification. A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants. Any degrees, certificates, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.

If you are applying for a position which 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.

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Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer Contact Information: Department of Wildlife & Fisheries Human Resources P.O. Box 98000 Baton Rouge, LA 70898 Pascha Turner [email protected]