Biologist 1-3 : Lake Charles / Calcasieu
About The Position
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is responsible for managing and protecting the state’s renewable natural resources. The Office of Fisheries ensures that aquatic resources are sustainable by providing access and scientific management. This position, domiciled in Calcasieu Parish, supports Marine Fisheries as a Coastal Study Area Biologist. The role involves collecting fishery independent and dependent data from assigned sampling programs, conducting field sampling, collecting and maintaining biological and environmental data, and operating and maintaining vessels and sampling equipment. The incumbent will also collect fishery dependent survey data and assist in developing aquatic habitat restoration projects. This position is located in Lake Charles, LA.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources.
- Knowledge of aquatic organisms, specifically estuarine and marine finfish and shellfish
- Knowledge of, and experience with, common fishery independent sampling gear, including gill nets, trammel nets, seines, trawls, and oyster dredges
- Experience with operation and maintenance of outboard powered vessels
- Good observational and analytical skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a team environment
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing
- Knowledge of research and statistical methods.
Responsibilities
- Collects biological and environmental data
- Enters and reviews data collected from field projects
- Compiles and analyzes data, and prepares reports of results
- Assists in the development of aquatic habitat restoration projects
- Identifies, measures and records species at various life stages caught in sampling activities
- Operates departmental vehicles and vessels as necessary to accomplish required job duties
- Maintains and calibrates equipment
- Responds to public and news media inquiries
- Sends and receives email correspondence
- Represents the department to a variety of job-related contacts and agencies
- Presents resource management information to commercial, recreational, professional, and conservation groups, schools, and local officials
- Identifies equipment and supply needs, and may be required to purchase supplies, repairs, and/or equipment
- Inspects facilities and records of permit applicants, and recommend permit issuance or denial
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
