Biologist Supervisor : Pineville / Rapides

State of Louisiana•Pineville, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is dedicated to managing and protecting the state’s renewable natural resources, including all wildlife and aquatic life. LDWF values a strong work ethic, good science, accurate information, and technology. The Office of Fisheries aims to ensure sustainable aquatic resources for current and future generations by providing access and scientific management. This role, based in Pineville, Louisiana, involves supervising biologists and technical staff in a workgroup focused on gathering and analyzing data to monitor, preserve, manage, and enhance freshwater fishery and habitat resources. The position receives broad supervision from a higher-level biologist manager.

Requirements

Knowledge and strong understanding of fisheries management techniques.
Knowledge and strong understanding of aquatic organisms and their habitats.
Knowledge of various laboratory and field sampling equipment, specifically in freshwater environments.
Knowledge of data collecting techniques.
Knowledge and strong understanding of research and statistical methods.
Ability to delegate tasks and effectively manage a large staff.
Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a team environment.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to think analytically and problem-solve.
Possesses strong work ethic and initiative.
Possesses good interpersonal skills.
A bachelor’s degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus four 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 three 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 two years of the required specialized experience.

Responsibilities

Supervises and establishes operational priorities for the organizational or work unit/geographical area.
Performs administrative functions including correspondence, budget requests, inventory control, fleet management, purchasing, equipment use, and buildings and grounds.
Manages personnel: recommends hiring, promotions, conducts performance reviews, employee training, counseling, and discipline; approves time/attendance and leave requests.
Directs fisheries, aquatic vegetation, and habitat monitoring, production, and/or research activities for species and habitats in the unit/area to gather data on species distribution, abundance, and habitat quality.
Investigates fish kills, oil spills, hurricanes, and other natural resource damage, and assesses injury to populations and related habitats.
Supervises projects to mitigate impacts of natural disasters on resources and fishing industries.
Ensures quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) protocols for all data collected.
Designs, implements, and directs management and/or research projects related to the status of or injuries to fisheries or related habitats.
Analyzes data, prepares and presents technical and informational reports, and recommends fisheries and habitat enhancement and conservation measures, opening and closing of harvest seasons, season extensions, and special seasons.
Participates in state/local committees, workgroups, and taskforces to further resource management and fishing access.
Presents technical and other fishery research and management information to news media, the general public, state and local elected officials, the seafood industry, recreational fishers, conservation organizations, school and civic groups, and private industry.