BIOLOGIST 1-3 ROCKEFELLER, Cameron

BIOLOGIST 1-3 ROCKEFELLER

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Salary

$3,181.00 - $5,724.00 Monthly

Location

Cameron, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

513-221119-26

Department

Wildlife&Fisheries-Wildlife

Opening Date

05/20/2026

Closing Date

6/3/2026 11:59 PM Central

Description

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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/ ROCKEFELLER

This position is in a career progression series and will work directly with biologists, wildlife technicians, and heavy mobile equipment operators. The incumbent of this position is responsible for assisting and advising a Biologist Supervisor or other supervisors in planning, coordinating, and conducting management, research, and restoration on coastal properties. The incumbent is required to use computers to write reports and submit collected data as well as, exert brief periods of heavy muscular or strenuous physical exertion. Examples include, occasionally lifting of objects over 50 pounds, such as alligators, duck crates, boats, and cannon nets. Some job activities require extended work hours, overnight work, travel, riding in small aircraft and all types of vessels.

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 ( .

Job Duties and Other Information

JOB DUTIES:

As a Biologist, you will contribute to the study, management, and conservation of natural resources through scientific research, field investigations, and data analysis that support environmental stewardship and informed decision-making. In this role, you will:

Responsible for administration and implementation of habitat management and manipulation under general supervision of a Biologist Supervisor (i.e. burn plans, herbicide application plans, and water drawdowns with in the management units)

Analyze biological data using spreadsheet and GIS software for scientific reports, popular articles, and research publications. Examples include: entering and graphing environmental and biological data on the refuge

Serve as mentor and advisor to university students and other LDWF biologists conducting research at Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge, and on other LDWF project areas

Assist supervisors with monitoring progress of Capital Outlay projects, contracts, and grants on Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge

Prepare various reports, correspondences, timesheets, expense forms, invoices, purchase orders, etc. for projects

Provide advice and recommendations to supervisory personnel regarding projects, programs, and job priorities to optimize enhancement, management, and public use of LDWF properties

Attend meetings, conferences, and workshops for work-plan coordination, to obtain / provide continuing education and/or safety training, and to report findings at professional conferences

Assist LDWF personnel with the management and maintenance of Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge, as well as other LDWF properties

Assists in other wildlife research, monitoring, and management programs implemented by LDWF

POSITION- SPECIFIC DETAILS:

Location: This position will be domiciled in Cameron 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 Group: This position may be filled as a Biologist 1, 2 or 3, determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. Please click on the below links to learn more about this position.

BIOLOGIST 1 ( 2

BIOLOGIST 3 ( is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) 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 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 islocated 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 bachelor's 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.

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



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 Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at 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 (). LASERS has provided this video ( to give you more detailed information about their system

Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),

Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

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State of Louisiana

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