BIOLOGIST 1-3 FARM BILL
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BIOLOGIST 1-3 FARM BILL
Salary
$3,181.00 - $5,724.00 Monthly
Location
Statewide, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
513-214656-25
Department
Wildlife & Fisheries-Wildlife
Opening Date
11/10/2025
Closing Date
11/24/2025 11:59 PM Central
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About this Job
LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information and technology. The Office of Wildlife exists to provide wise stewardship of Louisiana's wildlife and associated habitats and increase wildlife conservation awareness.
BIOLOGIST 1-3 - WILDLIFE HABITAT STEWARDSHIP - FARM BILL
LDWF is seeking to hire a Biologist to work directly with Louisiana landowners to implement practices to improve wildlife habitat through the Federal Farm Bill. The incumbent will work closely with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) within United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) Service Centers statewide. The office location will be determined upon selection of candidate. The incumbent will be LDWF Biologist/Forester working as part of a cooperative agreement between LDWF and NRCS. The duties of this position include outreach, delivery of technical assistance, and assistance with program sign up, conservation planning, implementation assistance, contract management and check outs.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Background in forest and wildlife management techniques, applicable to Louisiana
Background in USDA-NRCS Conservation Programs and strong interest to learn more
Approachable and engaging to private landowners
Good observational and analytical skills
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, in a team environment
Ability to communicate orally and in writing
Ability to problem solve
Possesses strong work ethic
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources.
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=160700) .
Job Duties and Other Information
JOB DUTIES:
Some of the essential duties of this position include:
Work with private landowners to assist them in successful implementation of habitat projects.
Remain engaged throughout the implementation process to facilitate landowner success.
Work to integrate, as a partner, into an established workgroup of another agency.
Coordinate and support outreach events promoting conservation work and deliver presentations.
Develop a working knowledge of local business models and how they apply to conservation delivery.
Remain engaged with conservation projects throughout planning, contracting, and implementation and check out processes.
Track progress and provide updates to LDWF staff and conservation partners.
POSITION SPECIFIC DETAILS:
Appointment Type: Job appointment, probational appointment, promotional, or detail to special duty.
If filled as a job appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a probational appointment should funding become available. Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if selected.
Location: This position may be domiciled statewide and will be determined upon selection of candidate. Potential domiciles include Oberlin and Natchitoches.
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Biologist 1, 2, or 3.
BIOLOGIST 1 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=160700)
BIOLOGIST 2
BIOLOGIST 3 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=160720)
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.
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 this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
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.
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)
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VACANCY CONTACT
Cassandra Louis
Department of Wildlife & Fisheries- Human Resources
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
clouis@wlf.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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