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/ RUSSELL SAGE WMA

This position, under the direction of a Biologist Supervisor, is responsible for on-ground supervision and maintenance on Russell Sage WMA, which is approximately 38,211 acres. This position supervises two Wildlife Technicians to accomplish various tasks for the development and maintenance of the infrastructure and wildlife resources of the Wildlife Management Areas. The incumbent in this position may be required to work elsewhere statewide on occasion.

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.

Some of the duties of this position include:

• Supervises and participates in the development and maintenance of roads, ATV trails, nature trails, water control structures, levees, pumping station engines and pumps, parking areas and camping areas.

• Trains and assists Wildlife Technicians in all tasks related to their jobs.

• Oversees managed public hunts, collection of WMA user data, issuance of permits and biological data collection.

• Provides information to public users of the WMAs.

• Assists Biologists with the management of wildlife species and habitats. Such activities could include wild turkey trapping, wood duck nesting box projects, duck trapping, and nuisance animal control.

• Supervises and participates in the maintenance of permit stations, boundary lines, headquarters and overnight facilities as well as equipment such as tractors, bulldozers, road graders, farm equipment, boats, and ATV' s.

• Performs nuisance animal control activities, including but not limited to feral hog trapping.

POSITION- SPECIFIC DETAILS:

This position will be domiciled in Ouachita 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.

*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.

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 http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf(Download PDF reader)

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

Department of Wildlife & Fisheries- Human Resources

P.O. Box 98000

Baton Rouge, LA 70898

clouis@wlf.la.gov