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.

WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR/ NORTH EAST LOUISIANA WMA’S

This position is a Wildlife and Fisheries Technician Supervisor that will receive direct supervision from a Biologist Supervisor and will perform daily operations for three wildlife management areas in Northeast Louisiana. The incumbent of this position provides data to Biologists to be used in establishing management or research programs and setting harvest season dates and bag and size limits. This position will participate and provide supervision for construction maintenance activities on Departmental buildings, grounds, roads, levees, equipment, camping areas, and water control structures.

Three years of experience in wildlife or fisheries management, research or conservation; forestry; land management; agriculture; commercial fishery; environmental science; or operation of heavy mobile equipment; OR

Ninety semester hours with eighteen hours in a biological, marine or environmental science, wildlife or fisheries management or research, agriculture, commercial fishery or forestry; OR

A bachelor’s degree in a biological, marine or environmental science, wildlife or fisheries management or research, agriculture, commercial fishery or forestry.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

JOB DUTIES

Duties may include some or all of the following:

• Supervises and participates in habitat management activities including planting food plots, operating water control structures, and conducting control burns.

• Supervises and participates in lethal and non-lethal collection of wildlife species for management and research utilizing firearms, baiting, corral traps, rocket nets, and bag checks.

• Trains new technicians including the use, maintenance, and calibration of technical equipment.

• Makes recommendations concerning purchases of equipment, major repairs, and development projects.

• Recommends work procedures for subordinates, transports injured or nuisance animals, work with landowners, other state agencies, federal agencies, and non-governmental organizations and performs any duties necessary for the agency to accomplish its mission.

POSITION- SPECIFIC DETAILS:

This position will be domiciled in Tensas 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.

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.

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.

If you are applying for a position which 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.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VACANCY CONTACT

Cassandra Louis

Human Resources

P.O. Box 98000

Baton Rouge, LA 70898

clouis@wlf.la.gov