BIOLOGIST 1-3 : NEW ORLEANS/ORLEANS Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5027681) Apply  BIOLOGIST 1-3 : NEW ORLEANS/ORLEANS Salary $3,181.00 - $5,724.00 Monthly Location New Orleans, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 514-211363-25 Department Wildlife & Fisheries-Fisheries Opening Date 08/01/2025 Closing Date 8/15/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job This position assists with the Fisheries Extension Outreach and Education Program in the New Orleans LDWF office. The incumbent helps plan fishing events and educational clinics throughout the state in both freshwater and marine environments. The applicant needs to be willing to work weekends, early mornings, and evenings. Highly desirable applicants will have an education or fisheries biology background and angling experience. Although the main focus of this position is angler education, there will be opportunities to get hands on experience with other education programs and projects throughout LDWF. This position is a great fit for anyone interested in working in conservation, specifically if you are interested in outdoor education, event coordination, and volunteer management. IDEAL CANDIDATE: + Knowledge of Louisiana aquatic organisms and plants + Knowledge of Louisiana’s Academic Standards + Knowledge of research and evaluation methods + Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite applications + Good observational and analytical skills + Good interpersonal skills + Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a team environment + Ability to communicate orally and in writing 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: Key duties include: - Assist with and lead fishing workshops including bank fishing, beginner courses, and kayak and boat fishing. - Assist with and lead aquatic education events at schools, camps, clinics, and other events. - Organizing equipment, assembling fishing rods, and repairing equipment. - Coordinate volunteers for scheduled events. - Post information about scheduled workshops online for participants and volunteers. - Represent LDWF with professionalism in all public events and forums. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Detail to Special Duty, or Job Appointment Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a Probational appointment if selected. If filled as a Job Appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a Probational Appointment should funding become available. Location: This position is located in New Orleans, LA. Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Biologist 1, 2, or 3. Please click on the below links to learn more about this position. Biologist 1 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=160700) Biologist 2 Biologist 3 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=160720) 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. How To Apply: No Civil Service test score isrequired 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 beaccepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: Department of Wildlife & Fisheries Human Resources P.O. Box 98000 Baton Rouge, LA 70898 Pascha Turner pturner@wlf.la.gov 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) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader) Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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 01 Do you possess a bachelor's degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries management, animal science, forestry, or natural resources? + Yes + No 02 If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please indicate the course titles, semester hours earned, and the institution. If you answered "no" to the previous question, please enter N/A. (Ex. BIOL 1201 – Biology for Science Majors – 3 hrs - LSU) NOTE: Failure to list all specific courses may result in your application being considered incomplete. 03 Are you within 90 days of graduating with a qualifying bachelor's degree (or higher) at the time of submitting your application? + Yes + No 04 If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please enter your graduation date and major of study. If you answered no, indicate "N/A". Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email