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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 shellfishKnowledge of, and experience with, common fishery independent sampling gear, including gill nets, trammel nets, seines, trawls, and oyster dredgesExperience with operation and maintenance of outboard powered vesselsGood observational and analytical skillsGood interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a team environmentAbility to communicate orally and in writingKnowledge of research and statistical methods.A bachelor's degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties Collects biological and environmental dataEnters and reviews data collected from field projectsCompiles and analyzes data, and prepares reports of resultsAssists in the development of aquatic habitat restoration projectsIdentifies, measures, and records species at various life stages caught in sampling activitiesOperates departmental vehicles and vessels as necessary to accomplish required job dutiesMaintains and calibrates equipmentResponds to public and news media inquiriesSends and receives email correspondenceRepresents the department to a variety of job-related contacts and agenciesPresents resource management information to commercial, recreational, professional, and conservation groups, schools, and local officialsIdentifies equipment and supply needs, and may be required to purchase supplies, repairs, and/or equipmentInspects 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 experienceCurrent 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 if funding becomes available.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 (Download PDF reader)Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer#J-18808-Ljbffr