Biologist DCL-A Shooting Range Enhancement Coordinator Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5014558) Apply  Biologist DCL-A Shooting Range Enhancement Coordinator Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 513-210922-25 Department Wildlife & Fisheries-Wildlife Opening Date 07/22/2025 Closing Date 8/1/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job Biologist DCL-A Shooting Range Enhancement Coordinator 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. The Biologist DCL-A will manage and deliver the Shooting Range grant development program, Statewide. The incumbent serves as the department’s expert and advisor to agency staff and the public regarding shooting range development and operations. Wildlife conservation programs of the department are largely funded by recreational shooters and hunters. Providing additional recreational shooting opportunities through the development of new shooting ranges and expansion of existing shooting ranges promotes the “user pays, user benefits” North American Model of Conservation. Minimum Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus four years of experience in wildlife or fisheries, forestry, or environmental science; OR A non-thesis master's degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus three years of the required specialized experience; OR A master's degree with a completed thesis or a doctorate in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus two years of the required specialized experience. Supplemental Qualifications: Four years of experience in hunter or wildlife education, shooting sports education or shooting range operations or wildlife policy and/or regulations development. 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=167470) . Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: This position is responsible for providing public recreational shooting opportunities through the operation and management of the LDWF Target Range grant program by securing and managing federal grant funding in support of this and related programs. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional or Detail to special duty Location: East Baton Rouge Parish 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. 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 Do you possess a bachelor's degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries management, animal science, forestry, natural resources, or conservation? + 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. 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