Biologist 1-3

State of Louisiana • Hammond, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is a Wildlife and Fisheries Biologist 1-3 Career Progression Group position that receives direct supervision from a Biologist Supervisor based in the Hammond field office. The incumbent of this position will participate in activities that affect private lands in the region and statewide as needed. This position is responsible for providing technical assistance to landowners, inform landowners of federal programs and funds available for the enhancement of habitat on their lands. This position will work closely with agency counterparts, such as the Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and others in the enhancement of private lands habitat in the assigned area.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources.

Responsibilities

• Conducts field surveys, research projects, habitat development, user surveys, harvest surveys, and other techniques utilized in wildlife management
• Collects and provides data used in establishing management or research programs and setting harvest season dates and bag and size limits
• Participates in lethal and nonlethal collection and sampling of wildlife species for management, research, and nuisance response/control
• Works with regional staff and species programs in managed deer hunts, other wildlife species surveys, and in general wildlife management
• Performs other duties as directed and necessary for the agency to accomplish its mission

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level