BIOLOGIST MANAGER- MONROE

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 MANAGER - MONROE

This is a managerial position involving responsibility for all wildlife-related issues on public and private lands in the Monroe Region, as well as coordination with statewide Biologist Program Managers. This position directly supervises one Administrative Coordinator, one Biologist Supervisor, and one Biologist. This position reports budgetary needs and purchasing activities directly to the Biologist Program Manager and the Biologist Director. Matters involving hunting regulations, certain regional activities, and changing work priorities are sometimes accomplished through direct contact with the Division Administrator. This position derives additional complexity from dealing with private and governmental individuals and groups who often represent completely different agendas from the incumbent. Position oversees and manages the Monroe office complex and facilities, including bunkhouses and/or equipment sheds located on Wildlife Management Areas.

JOB DUTIES

Some of the duties of the position include the following:

• Oversees and manages daily operations of WMA and Private Lands staff within the region. Directs Biologist Supervisors and oversees activities in the operations and management of the Office of Wildlife in the assigned region
• Coordinates the preparation of annual plans for federal aid project agreements, annual budget estimates and requests, and ensures that approved major repairs and acquisitions are completed and procured
• Serves are the IRC Supervisor, which includes annual inventory of property tag requests for, and documentation for all property assigned to the region
• Ensures compliance with Office of Risk Management safety and loss prevention issues, State Fire Marshal inspections, human resource mandates on employee relations, CPM, and time reporting
• Makes recommendations for the annual NOI process and compiles editorial reviews from staff of all associated documents
• Ensures that all staff reports, including but not limited to the Office of Wildlife Annual Report, Performance Indicator Reports, p-card allocations, vehicle logs, equipment logs, etc., are completed by due dates
• Ensures that staff are completing mandatory trainings
• Oversees all aspects of the region alligator program obligations, including tag allocations for commercial and lottery opportunities, egg collection, etc.
• Coordinates the monitoring of seismic and oil and gas activities with the Minerals Section and regional forestry activities with the Forestry Program
• Assist with negotiating WMA lease agreements (annual and long-term) with private landowners; ensure that all aspects of lease agreements are accomplished

POSITION- SPECIFIC DETAILS:

This position will be domiciled in Ouachita Parish.

Appointment Type: This position is open only to classified LDWF employees serving with permanent status. This position may be filled as a job appointment, probational appointment, promotion or detail to special duty.

Physical demands: Moderate to strenuous physical exertion is required for such activities as climbing, lifting objects over 50 pounds, crouching, or crawling in restricted areas or in inclement weather. Weekend work, overnight stay, and early morning departure are required, as well as day and night work in boats and airboats.

HOW TO APPLY

No Civil Service test scoreis 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 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.

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
https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_main.asp

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