WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES TECHNICIAN A/B/C -CONCORDIA Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5019872) Apply  WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES TECHNICIAN A/B/C -CONCORDIA Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Vidalia, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 513-211118-25 Department Wildlife & Fisheries-Wildlife Opening Date 07/25/2025 Closing Date 8/7/2025 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. WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES TECHNICIAN A-C/ HABITAT STEWARDSHIP/ CONCORDIA This Wildlife and Fisheries Technicians A-C Career Progression Group position based at Richard K. Yancey Wildlife Management Area (WMA) that receives direct supervision from a Technician Supervisor. This position is responsible for performing tasks associated with the daily operation of Richard K. Yancey WMA, but occasionally is tasked with work assignments at other WMAs and/or Refuges throughout the state. Working in the field, out of boats, occasionally on weekends and nights, and in inclement weather will also be required. This position is designated as training series technician, and as such performs duties from entry level up to and including the more advanced duties of the Technician C level. Incumbent is responsible for assisting in facility management, collection of biological research data, and maintenance/development projects on or associated with Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), Refuges, or programs. The position requires some strenuous physical activity; including the occasional lifting of objects over 50 pounds and crouching or crawling in restricted areas. The incumbent may occasionally be required to stay overnight for multiple days at remote areas, work at night and travel to work sites throughout Louisiana. Minimum Qualifications No experience or training is required. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere. Job Duties and Other Information JOB DUTIES • Properly marks and maintains WMA boundaries. • Implements maintenance and repair projects that may include basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding, and mechanical duties. • Duties include conducting stewardship activities, and maintenance of facilities on Wildlife Management Areas. • Assists in the collecting of biological data via hunter bag checks, fishing creel checks, water level data, assist with managed hunts, conduct trapping and banding projects, etc. • Conducts other duties as assigned by supervisory and biological staff. Complete time and attendance and purchasing logs. POSITION- SPECIFIC DETAILS: Location: This position will be domiciled in Concordia 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. Career Progression:This position may be filled as a Wildlife and Fisheries Technician A,B, or C This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and is advertised as a. 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 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=175770) WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES TECHNICIAN B WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES TECHNICIAN C (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=175790) 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. 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 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 have a valid driver's license? + Yes + No 02 Are you able to travel as required? + Yes + No 03 Are you able to work overtime, nights, weekends, irregular hours as required? + Yes + No 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