BIOLOGIST 1-3 SOUTHEAST LA Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5010565) Apply  BIOLOGIST 1-3 SOUTHEAST LA Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 513-210772-25 Department Wildlife & Fisheries-Wildlife Opening Date 07/18/2025 Closing Date 7/24/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions 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 – SHOOTING SPORTS/ SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA This position is responsible for the delivery of LDWF Shooting Sports programs, firearms safety and use trainings, and assists in operations and maintenance of a public shooting range in assigned area. Incumbent presents basic to advanced educational programs to the public on firearm skills, safety, and shooting sports including Archery in Louisiana Schools (ALAS). In addition, recruits, trains, and coordinates a network of volunteer shooting sports instructors and range safety officers to offer related public programs. Participates in statewide LDWF educational events. May be assigned supervisory duties over one WLF technician. Frequent night and weekend work is 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 Biologist position to deliver Shooting Sports programs in Southeast LA This Biologist position is responsible for the delivery of shooting sports programs, firearm trainings, and oversight over one public shooting range in assigned area. This position coordinates and presents educational programs to the public on shooting skills, firearm safety, and shooting sports including Archery in Louisiana Schools (ALAS). In addition, this position recruits, trains, and coordinates a network of volunteer shooting sports instructors and range safety officers to offer related public programs, and participates in statewide LDWF educational events. Physical demands include lifting items and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Frequent night and weekend work is required. IDEAL CANDIDATE + Background in firearm safety + Ability to teach large groups + Ability to give presentations in a professional manner + Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team setting + Ability to communicate professionally, orally and in writing + Ability to problem solve + Possesses a strong work ethic ESSENTIAL DUTIES + Coordinates the range and shooting sports functions of the department in the assigned area + Recruits, trains, coordinates, supports, and monitors for program compliance a network of volunteer shooting sports instructors + Presents basic to advanced firearm use and safety, outdoor skills, and shooting sports trainings including ALAS to the public. + Oversees and assists with the operations and maintenance of one LDWF public shooting range and associated facilities in assigned area VACANCY INFORMATION This position may be filled as: · Job appointment · Probational appointment · Promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency-wide permanent status employees) · 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. This position will be domiciled in East Baton Rouge Parish. This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and is advertised as a Biologist 1, 2, or 3. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. The maximum salary for the highest level of this position, Biologist 3, is $ $84,136.00 annually. Please click on the links below 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) 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. 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. 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. Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification. Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire. If you are applying for a position that 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. 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 01 Are you expected to graduate within the next 90 days? + Yes + No 02 If you answered 'yes' to the question above, please enter your anticipated graduation date below. 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