BIOLOGIST 1-3 : MINDEN/WEBSTER

BIOLOGIST 1-3 : MINDEN/WEBSTER

Salary

$3,181.00 - $5,724.00 Monthly

Location

Minden, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

514-227287-26

Department

Wildlife & Fisheries-Fisheries

Opening Date

10/13/2026

Closing Date

11/11/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

This position will be primarily responsible for coordinating management and control activities for aquatic plants on Lake Bistineau, primarily, and other waterbodies, as assigned in NW Louisiana. It serves as part of a larger team of biologists and technicians that are responsible for aquatic plant control throughout the northern part of Louisiana.

Highlight Your Experience: Be sure to include complete and detailed information about your relevant education and work experience. Resumes may be included as supplemental information but cannot replace the required application sections. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Ideally, the successful candidate for this position would be adept at:

• Identifying aquatic plant species at various life stages.
• Conducting data entry, editing, and verification.
• Compiling and analyzing data.
• Preparing written reports and/or presentations on results.
• Performing skilled vessel operation and standard maintenance
• Planning and conducting work duties with a high level of efficiency and effectiveness so as to achieve the maximum results possible

Preferred qualities of the ideal candidate include, but are not limited to:

• Highly motivated with strong initiative to successfully perform work duties at a high level, sometimes without direct supervision
• Experience with aquatic plant control techniques
• Boating experience, and experience towing trailered boats
• Ability to work independently, and both as a member or a leader of a team to set, track, and achieve goals
• Organized, responsible, and ability to problem-solve

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 found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Oversees herbicide contractor activities and monitors activities for performance
• Conducts aquatic herbicide applications as needed.
• Collects field data related to aquatic plant control
• Designs and directs environmental/biological investigations as necessary and assigned.
• Conducts aquatic vegetation surveys, and monitors environmental conditions, to help guide control efforts/activities
• Assists in research to improve aquatic plant control management methods
• Evaluates information to determine aquatic plant coverage, and prepares maps showing such.
• Assists with the placement and management of boom to augment aquatic plant control efforts.
• Assists with public access improvement projects, as needed and assigned.
• Participates in fisheries-related conservation programs, as needed and assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

Work Location: The position will be domiciled at the LDWF Inland Fisheries Section, District 1 office located near Minden, Louisiana in Webster Parish. Multiple positions may be hired from this job posting.

Appointment Type: Job appointment (open to all statewide classified and agency wide permanent status employees)

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Biologist 1, 2, or 3.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience

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.

Special Requirement: The successful candidate will be required to complete and maintain certified herbicide applicator license and training.

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 athttps://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_main.asp (Download PDF reader)

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.

PLEASE NOTE:

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. 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 degrees, certificates, 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 masters 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 agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information:

Department of Wildlife & Fisheries

Human Resources

P.O. Box 98000

Baton Rouge, LA 70898

Pascha Turner

Pturner@wlf.la.gov

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans 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 to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected in incomplete. Have you included ALL education and work experience and training in this application?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a bachelors degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries management, animal science, forestry, natural resources, or conservation?

• Yes
• No

03

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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Are you within 90 days of graduating with a qualifying bachelors degree (or higher) at the time of submitting your application?

• Yes
• No

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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 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm