COASTAL RESOURCES SCIENTIST 1-3
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COASTAL RESOURCES SCIENTIST 1-3
Salary
$43,492.80 - $68,688.00 Annually
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
CPRA- 212760
Department
GOV-Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
Opening Date
09/10/2025
Closing Date
10/1/2025 11:59 PM Central
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About this Job
This position serves as a Coastal Resources Scientist within the Plan Development Section of the Planning and Research Division at the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA). The incumbent provides advanced scientific, environmental, and technical expertise in support of Louisiana's comprehensive coastal Master Plan and related restoration and hurricane flood protection initiatives while balancing environmental, economic, and social considerations . As part of the Master Plan Team, the position plays a role in helping to develop the state's Coastal Master Plan, the document that shapes the state's strategies and investments in protect ing and restor ing vital coastal ecosystems and addressing risks to communities from storm surge- based flooding.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in one of the following fields: biological sciences, physical sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, natural sciences, engineering or a related field.
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=159020) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Supports the development and implementation of CPRA's Master Plan and Annual Plan by conducting scientific and technical analyses, coordinating interagency data collection, and preparing planning documents, presentations, and public outreach materials.
Assists in the evaluation and recommendation of coastal restoration and hurricane protection projects through data analysis, site assessments, and preparation of briefing materials for decision-making bodies such as the CPRA Board and legislative committees.
Prepares and reviews technical reports, briefing materials, and presentations related to coastal restoration and hurricane protection, and assists in responding to public and interagency information requests within assigned areas of expertise.
Prepares or assists in developing scopes of work, deliverables, budgets, and timelines for contracted services; monitors contractor performance and reviews invoices and documentation to ensure compliance with contract terms, technical standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Represents the Planning and Research Division or the CPRA at conferences, workshops, seminars, public meetings.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Coastal Resources Scientist 1, Coastal Resources Scientist 2, or Coastal Resources Scientist 3 depending on level of experience.
Office Location: 150 Terrace Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Compensation: The maximum salary for the Coastal Resources Scientist 3 is $84,136 annually. This position is eligible for premium pay.
There are special bi-weekly entrance rates established for this position:
Coastal Resources Scientist 1 $1,672.80
Coastal Resources Scientist 2 $1,789.60
Coastal Resources Scientist 3 $2,036.80
For recruitment purposes, applicants who are within 90 days of graduating will be allowed to apply for this position.
Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Louisiana is a State as Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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.
*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:
If you have any questions, you may contact:
Rachel Dunbar, Human Resources Supervisor
P.O. Box 44027
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
CPRA.HumanResources@la.gov
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
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