BIOLOGIST 1-3

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Surveys proposed project areas for USFS-designated threatened, endangered, sensitive, and conservation (TESC) plants; nonnative and invasive plant species; and high quality natural communities
• Collects biological, physical, and geospatial data; compiles and analyzes field data; and enters data into appropriate federal and state databases
• Collections, identifies, and curates biological specimens
• Aids in management of nonnative and invasive plants
• Designs, develops, and implements projects concerning resource management with emphasis on rare, threatened, and endangered plant species and rare or otherwise outstanding natural communities
• Determines habitat requirements, geographic range, life history, limiting factors, etc. for at-risk species
• Develops recommendations for management or recovery strategies
• Trains personnel in proper techniques to gather scientific data
• Ensures results of surveys are entered into Wildlife Diversity Program database
• Fully participates in planning and implementation of the Louisiana Wildlife Action Plan

Requirements

This position will be domiciled in Rapies Parish. 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.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources.

Skills

Hightly experienced in field botany, Experienced in survey methodology, plant identification, taxonomy, and specimen preparation, Background in mapping software, Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team setting, Possesses a strong work ethic

Benefits

Insurance Coverage, More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave, 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, 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).

Pay

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Schedule

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