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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service BIOLOGIST 1-3 MONTEGUT in Montegut, Louisiana
BIOLOGIST 1-3 MONTEGUT
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BIOLOGIST 1-3 MONTEGUT
Salary
$3,181.00 - $5,724.00 Monthly
Location
Montegut, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
513-218180-26
Department
Wildlife & Fisheries-Wildlife
Opening Date
03/03/2026
Closing Date
3/23/2026 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 1-3 POINTE-AUX-CHENES WMA/ COASTAL LAFAYETTE REGION
This position is a Wildlife and Fisheries Biologist 1-3 Career Progression Group position based at Pointe-aux-Chenes Wildlife Management Area (WMA) that receives direct supervision from a Biologist Supervisor. This position is responsible for the proper management of Pointe-aux-Chenes, Lake Boeuf, Salvador, Timken and Pass-a-Loutre WMAs and Queen Bess Refuge. Duties involve assisting with the daily operations such as maintaining facilities, equipment and grounds.
These WMAs and refuge are highly dynamic coastal environments that provide habitat for a large diversity and abundance of resident and migratory wildlife. These areas are located in Terrebonne, Lafourche, St. Charles, Jefferson and Plaquemines Parishes and consist of habitats ranging from swamp to brackish habitats.
Responsibilities of this position also include conducting field surveys, research projects, habitat development, user surveys, harvest surveys, and other techniques utilized in wildlife management. Other duties consist of assisting in oil and natural gas environmental regulation investigations and providing assistance to users of the WMAs and refuge. Additionally, the incumbent will be required, as needed, to respond to nuisance or injured wildlife calls, which often require after hours and weekend work. The incumbent may also be required to participate in aerial waterfowl surveys. The incumbent may also provide technical assistance to private landowners. The selected candidate will indirectly supervise multiple Technicians and one Technician Supervisor. Overnight travel for multiple days at remote areas and throughout Louisiana will be required. Working in the field, out of boats, at night and in inclement weather will also be required.
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 foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=160700) .
Job Duties and Other Information
JOB DUTIES
Develop, implement, and evaluate habitat management, restoration, research, and enhancement projects across coastal Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and refuges.
Oversee daily land stewardship activities, including food plot and vegetation plantings, prescribed burning, invasive/nuisance species control, and wildlife habitat improvement.
Operate, inspect, and maintain water management systems (e.g., pumps, levees, stop-log structures, flap gates, sluice gates) in accordance with approved water management plans.
Monitor and assess wetland management, restoration, and research initiatives; provide technical recommendations to supervisory staff on program development and policy improvements.
Manage and support wildlife and fisheries programs, including data collection (hunter bag checks, water level and salinity monitoring), managed hunts, trapping, banding, and species-specific initiatives (alligators, waterfowl, furbearers, non-game, and threatened/endangered species).
Coordinate and monitor external projects on WMAs/refuges, including oil and gas activities, seismic exploration, dredging operations, and required restoration efforts.
Prepare technical reports, correspondence, inventory documentation, and equipment logs; assist with procurement, contract oversight, infrastructure monitoring, and policy recommendations.
Collaborate with supervisors, technicians, university researchers, and agency partners to support biological studies, environmental monitoring, and property boundary management.
Coordinate maintenance, repair, and construction of facilities and equipment, including roads, trails, water control structures, vessels, tractors, UTVs, and other field assets.
Engage with the public, civic organizations, researchers, and partner agencies through outreach events, public forums, and educational presentations; represent the Department and provide resource management information as needed.
POSITION- SPECIFIC DETAILS:
Appointment Type:Job appointment, probational appointment, promotional, or detail to special duty.
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Biologist 1, 2, or 3.
Location: This position will be domiciled in Terrebonne Parish.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HOW TO APPLY
No Civil Service test score is required in 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. If you are applying for a position which requires a bachelor's 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.
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.
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
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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Do you possess a bachelor's degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries management, animal science, forestry, natural resources, or conservation?
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