State of Louisiana

About this Job

This position serves as a Coastal Resources Scientist within the Feasibility Studies section of the Planning and Research Division at the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA). The incumbent performs advanced scientific/environment and other technical work in support of an important segment, the administration and coordination of the Coastal Wetland Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act (CWPPRA) program, of the CPRA’s overall Planning and Research Division.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in one of the following fields: biological sciences, physical sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, natural sciences, engineering or a related field.

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:

• Administers and coordinates Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act (CWPPRA) project planning and CPRA project development, providing procedural expertise throughout implementation
  • Develops annual CWPPRA project proposals, reviews Wetland Value Assessments (WVAs), and ensures compliance with CWPPRA requirements and Louisiana’s Coastal Master Plan
  • Represents CPRA on the CWPPRA Environmental Workgroup and coordinates public meetings, including scoping, alternatives development, and environmental impact discussions
• Supports the administration of CPRA’s grant matching programs; Conservation and Restoration Partnership Fund and Parish Matching Program
  • Generates Requests for Proposals for grant matching programs, makes recommendations for grant awards, and manages Cooperative Endeavor Agreements and intergovernmental Agreements.
• Assists in evaluating the feasibility and benefits of coastal restoration and hurricane flood protection projects
  • Analyzes and interprets environmental and scientific data
  • Provides recommendations for the development of the standard analytic techniques
  • Reviews restoration and protection project proposals and provides recommendations to higher level staff
• Prepares technical scientific/environmental reports, briefing packages, speeches, or other presentations on matters related to assigned areas for use by higher level staff in the Planning and Research Division or by higher levels in the CPRA, the Governor’s Office of Coastal Activities, or members of the Louisiana Legislature

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Coastal Resources Scientist 1, Coastal Resources Scientist 2, or Coastal Resources Scientist 3 depending on level of experience.

Office Location: 150 Terrace Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Compensation: The maximum salary for the Coastal Resources Scientist 3 is $84,136 annually. This position is eligible for premium pay.

There are special bi-weekly entrance rates established for this position:

Coastal Resources Scientist 1 $1,672.80

Coastal Resources Scientist 2 $1,789.60

Coastal Resources Scientist 3 $2,036.80

How To Apply:

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.

For recruitment purposes, applicants who are within 90 days of graduating will be allowed to apply for this position.

Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

• 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.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions, you may contact:

Rachel Dunbar, Human Resources Supervisor

P.O. Box 44027

Baton Rouge, LA 70804

CPRA.HumanResources@la.gov

Louisiana is a State as Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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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