State of Louisiana

About this Job

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is responsible for managing and protecting the state’s renewable natural resources, including all wildlife and aquatic life.

LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information and technology. The Office of Fisheries exists to ensure that aquatic resources are sustainable for present and future generations of Louisiana citizens by providing access and scientific management.

This position serves as the Department’s expert and advisor regarding marine/estuarine crustacean fishery management. This position serves as the high-level advisor for the state in areas of crustacean and habitat management in conjunction with other state, federal, and local governments, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Knowledge and strong understanding of estuarine organisms and marine fisheries management, with emphasis on crustacean fisheries, habitat development, research, and regulations development.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, marine fisheries-independent and -dependent sampling programs, including data collection, entry, and analysis.
• Knowledge and strong understanding of statistical methods, statistical analysis evaluation, and fisheries research techniques.
• Experience with budget and contract development, expenditure monitoring, and grant processes.
• Possesses strong work ethic, initiative, attention to detail, and good interpersonal skills.
• Possesses strong organizational skills, including digital file management and organization.
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing, including review, preparation, and presentation of various reports to the general public, fishing industry members, and local, state, and federal government agencies.
• Ability to think analytically and problem-solve.
• Remains current on relative research, information and methods by routinely reviewing available scientific literature.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A bachelor’s degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus six 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 five 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 four years of the required specialized experience.

Supplemental Qualification:

Six years of professional level experience in marine fisheries management with emphasis on crustacean fisheries, habitat development, research, and regulations development.

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:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: EXAMPLES LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

• Coordinates with Director, Program Managers and other DCL-B positions to ensure tasks assigned to staff address all aspects of Marine Fisheries responsibilities
• Works with other Sections within the Department to ensure that recommendations are properly reviewed and rules promulgated, that Department programs appropriately address needs of the fisheries, and that research needs are met
• Drafts and reviews legislation and notices of intent
• Presents information to the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission and Louisiana Legislature as needed
• Develops and manages contracts and grants, and associated budgets, related to the Crustacean Management Program
• Develops correspondence for the Department concerning crustacean biology, ecology, and management
• Coordinates with the Office of Wildlife on issues related to threatened and endangered Chelonians
• Administers the Office of Fisheries Crustacean Management Program, serving as the top-level expert for the state.
• Provides expertise regarding crustacean management and projects that impact coastal habitat.
• Designs and manages statewide marine/estuarine crustacean data collection programs, including investigations, analysis, interpretation and regulation.
• Designs and directs crustacean fishery management research projects.
• Represents the Department on behalf of the Governor or Secretary on federal councils, committees, and other regulatory bodies for crustacean fishery management.
• Represents the Department at various meetings and public forums.
• Directs the formulation of species management plans.
• Advises Department regarding laws, regulations, and legislation.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

This position may be filled as a:

• Promotion (open only to LDWF permanent employees)
• Detail to Special Duty

You must be a Department of Wildlife and Fisheries employee with permanent status to be considered for this position.

This position is located Statewide (domicile is dependent upon selected applicant).

A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants.

Applications will be rejected if the applicant fails to meet the minimum qualifications, submits an incomplete application or fails to apply by the closing date of the announcement.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application listing complete work experience and education.

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.

Contact Information:

Department of Wildlife & Fisheries

Human Resources

P.O. Box 98000

Baton Rouge, LA 70898

Pascha Turnerpturner@wlf.la.gov

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)(Download PDF reader)

Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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 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 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

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