BIOLOGIST MANAGER Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5034097) Apply  BIOLOGIST MANAGER Salary $4,770.00 - $8,589.00 Monthly Location Lacombe, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 514-211557-25 Department Wildlife & Fisheries-Fisheries Opening Date 08/07/2025 Closing Date 8/28/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits About this Job 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 domiciled in Lacombe, Louisiana, serving as a manager 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 biologist program manager. Minimum Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus six 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 five 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 four years of the required specialized experience. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=160740) . Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: Key duties include: + Supervises and establishes operational priorities for the organizational or work unit/geographical area + Performs administrative functions in the area of responsibility, including correspondence, budget request, inventory control, fleet management, purchasing, equipment use and buildings and grounds + Manages personnel: recommends hiring, promotions, conducts performance reviews, employee training, counseling and discipline; approves time/attendance and leave requests + Directs fisheries, aquatic vegetation and habitat monitoring, production and/or research activities for species and habitats in the unit/area to gather data on species distribution and abundance and habitat quality + Investigates fish kills, oil spills, hurricanes and other natural resource damage, and assesses injury to populations and related habitats + Supervises projects to mitigate impacts of natural disasters on resources and fishing industries + Ensures quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) protocols for all data collected + Designs, implements and directs management and/or research projects related to status of or injuries to fisheries or related habitats + Analyzes data, prepares and presents technical and informational reports, and recommends fisheries and habitat enhancement and conservation measures, opening and closing of harvest seasons, season extensions and special seasons + Participates in state/local committees, workgroups, and taskforces to further resource management and fishing access + 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, Promotional, Detail to Special Duty, or Job Appointment 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. Location: This position is located in Lacombe, LA. If you are applying for a position which requires a bachelor's 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. How To Apply: No Civil Service test score isrequired 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. *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 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 http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide\_2018.pdf (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader) Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 athttps://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 (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) 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 Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. 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