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BIOLOGIST 1-3 : LACOMBE/ST. TAMMANY

Wildlife & Fisheries-Fisheries
Lacombe, LA

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Job Details

$3,181 - $5,724 a month
8 hours ago

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Parental leave

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

Salary

$3,181.00 - $5,724.00 Monthly

Location

Lacombe, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

514-224897-26

Department

Wildlife & Fisheries-Fisheries

Division

Marine Fisheries

Opening Date

08/18/2026

Closing Date

9/1/2026 11:59 PM Central

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 in support of Marine Fisheries as a Coastal Study Area Biologist, is domiciled in St. Tammany Parish, and is responsible for collection of fishery independent and dependent data from sampling programs as assigned. Incumbent will conduct field sampling, collect and maintain biological and environmental data, and operate and maintain vessels and sampling equipment. Incumbent will also collect fishery dependent survey data and assist in developing aquatic habitat restoration projects.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Knowledge of aquatic organisms, specifically estuarine and marine finfish and shellfish
Knowledge of, and experience with, common fishery independent sampling gear, including gill nets, trammel nets, seines, trawls, and oyster dredges
Experience with operation and maintenance of outboard powered vessels
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
Knowledge of research and statistical methods.

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 found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Collects biological and environmental data
Enters and reviews data collected from field projects
Compiles and analyzes data, and prepares reports of results
Assists in the development of aquatic habitat restoration projects
Identifies, measures, and records species at various life stages caught in sampling activities
Operates departmental vehicles and vessels as necessary to accomplish required job duties
Maintains and calibrates equipment
Responds to public and news media inquiries
Sends and receives email correspondence
Represents the department to a variety of job-related contacts and agencies
Presents resource management information to commercial, recreational, professional, and conservation groups, schools, and local officials
Identifies equipment and supply needs, and may be required to purchase supplies, repairs, and/or equipment
Inspects facilities and records of permit applicants, and recommends permit issuance or denial.

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 may be filled as a Biologist 1, 2, or 3.

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 score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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

[email protected]

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

Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 at https://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 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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