BIOLOGIST SUPERVISOR - ALLIGATOR PROGRAM
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BIOLOGIST SUPERVISOR - ALLIGATOR PROGRAM
Salary
$4,458.00 - $8,027.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Promotion
Job Number
513-216516-26
Department
Wildlife & Fisheries-Wildlife
Opening Date
01/16/2026
Closing Date
1/21/2026 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 SUPERVISOR/ ALLIGATOR PROGRAM
This position will serve as Biologist Supervisor in the Alligator Management Program. The incumbent would receive direct supervision from a Biologist Manager, and indirect supervision from a Biologist Program Manager and higher-level administrators. The incumbent of this position would directly supervise the work of a Wildlife and Fisheries Technician Supervisor and an Administrative Program Specialist. The incumbent would direct their efforts on all aspects of conducting hide inspections and farm releases throughout the state. The incumbent would also coordinate the issuing of alligator wild harvest tags and licenses for the Baton Rouge and New Orleans Zones and alligator parts dealer licenses statewide.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
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=160730) .
Job Duties and Other Information
JOB DUTIES
Duties may include some or all of the following:
80 % Management, Research, and Extension Activities
Assist Biologist Managers and Biologist Program Manager in establishing annual statewide alligator tag and egg quotas for annual alligator and egg harvest seasons by processing alligator hunting and egg collection applications.
Supervise the efforts of Wildlife and Fisheries Technician and Administrative Program Specialist on the statewide scheduling of hide inspections, farm releases, and collection and reporting of the data associated with the projects.
Coordinate the preparation and issuing of alligator harvest licenses and tags in the Baton Rouge and New Orleans zones.
Responsible for all aspects of issuing alligator part dealer licenses statewide.
Make technical recommendations and provide guidance to landowners, land managers, farmers and trappers regarding wild alligator and egg harvests.
As necessary, participate as part of a crew to travel to alligator farms statewide to administer the return of the required number of alligators to the wild and/or inspect alligator hides and/or live alligators for out-of-state shipment.
Provide direction and assistance to Wildlife and Fisheries Technician Supervisor and lower level field staff with the scheduling and collecting of harvest data from alligators taken during the wild alligator harvest season.
Assist in monitoring alligator egg harvest programs on WMAs.
As necessary, conduct alligator farm and exhibit facility inspections to ensure compliance with alligator regulations.
Assist with administering the statewide nuisance alligator program for the Baton Rouge office.
As necessary, represent the Department at public forums.
Write and proof technical and non-technical articles and correspondence relating to alligator programs.
As necessary, assist other personnel in environmental or biological data collection relating to alligator programs.
Maintain computers and other equipment and supplies needed to perform before mentioned duties.
15 % Administrative Duties
Procure/request necessary equipment for work unit as needed.
Review and approve administrative reports (work plans, time requests, travel authorizations, etc.) from direct reports.
Make recommendations and provide information for program policy and budget development.
Prepare various reports, correspondence, time sheets, expense forms, invoices, purchase orders, etc.
Attend necessary meetings, conferences and workshops and complete necessary continuing education/training.
As necessary, help train personnel in various project areas.
Participate in interview panels for prospective staff.
5 % Other duties as assigned
POSITION- SPECIFIC DETAILS:
Location: This position will be domiciled in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Appointment Type:Promotional. This position is open only to permanent employees of Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
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.
HOW TO APPLY
No Civil Service test score is requiredin 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 on your application. 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 degree, certificate, 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.
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) (https://get.adobe.com/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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Are you able to work overtime as required?
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