Job Duties:
This Biologist position is responsible for implementing and instructing hunter education, general conservation, outdoor skills, and other related education and outreach programs. The incumbent's primary responsibility is to support Hunter Education; however, they will also be expected to assist the following sister programs as needed: Shooting Sports, Fisheries Education and Outreach, and other departmental outreach initiatives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Recruits, trains, and coordinates a network of volunteer Hunter Education instructors and outreach representatives to deliver related public programs
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May be responsible for the direct supervision of one student worker
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Frequent night and weekend work is required
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Unavoidable hazards include working with firearms of all types, sharp objects such as knives, and the occasional use of watercraft and all-terrain vehicles
Physical demands include lifting boxes of educational materials, monitors, displays, and shooting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
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Possess strong communication, public speaking, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Be comfortable presenting to diverse audiences, working collaboratively with volunteers and partners, adapting to changing priorities, and representing the Department in a professional manner
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Detail to Special Duty, or Job Appointment
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.
This position will be domiciled in the Lafayette Office.
Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and is advertised as a Biologist 1, 2, or 3. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. The maximum salary for the highest level of this position, Biologist 3, is $ $84,136.00 annually. Please click on the links below to learn more about this position.
BIOLOGIST 1
BIOLOGIST 2
BIOLOGIST 3
This position requires a valid Louisiana Driver's License. Travel and overtime are as necessary.
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.
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.
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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. Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
If you are applying for a position that 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VACANCY CONTACT:
Consuello Brown
Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
Human Resources
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
[email protected]
