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 A-C/ ALLIGATOR- LAFAYETTE

This position, Wildlife and Fisheries Technician A-C, is a training series up to the advanced journeyman (complex) level and may include any or all of the duties described below. The incumbent for this position may act as lead worker over lower level technicians(s) and/or other personnel as assigned. The incumbent is responsible for assisting and advising a Wildlife Technician Supervisor or other supervisors in assisting with planning, coordinating, and conducting management/research/restoration on coastal properties; in particular emphasis is on conducting alligator farm releases to the wild, mandatory hide inspections, and collecting harvest data from wild specimens.

No experience or training is required.

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

JOB DUTIES

Some of the duties of the position include the following:

• Assist with Wildlife Management, Research, Restoration, and Enhancement Projects hunts.

• Participate extensively as part of a crew to travel to alligator farms statewide to administer the return of the required number of alligators to the wild.

• Collect and enter detailed scientific data regarding the egg collection and release program. Use a variety of capture methods to collect harvest data and/or tissues for scientific study from live wild alligators, alligator nests/eggs, or alligators taken in the annual fall hunt or from wild alligators captured for life history research projects.

• Collect and enter detailed scientific data regarding the egg collection and release program.

• Collect wild alligator harvest data (sex ratios, occurrence of farm released alligators in harvest, size class frequency distribution, etc.) during September season.

• Prepare activity reports, field data, and equipment usage logs.

• Prepares various reports, correspondence, time sheets, expense forms, invoices, purchase orders, etc. for work area or projects for which he/she is responsible.

• Attend meetings, conferences and workshops for work-plan coordination and to obtain/provide continuing education and/or safety training.

• Complete other duties as assigned.

POSITION- SPECIFIC DETAILS:

The incumbent is required to exert frequent periods of heavy muscular or strenuous physical exertion. Examples include lifting of objects over 50 pounds, such as alligators, hides, etc.

This position will be domiciled in Lafayette Parish.

Appointment Type: Job appointment, probational appointment, promotional, or detail to special duty.

Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and is advertised as a Wildlife and Fisheries Technician A, B, or C. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. Please click on the below links to learn more about this position at each level.

WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES TECHNICIAN A

WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES TECHNICIAN B

WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES TECHNICIAN C

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.

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
https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_main.asp

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