Biologist 1-3 Rockefeller

State of Louisiana • Cameron, LA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in a career progression series and will work directly with biologists, wildlife technicians, and heavy mobile equipment operators. The incumbent of this position is responsible for assisting and advising a Biologist Supervisor or other supervisors in planning, coordinating, and conducting management, research, and restoration on coastal properties. The incumbent is required to use computers to write reports and submit collected data as well as, exert brief periods of heavy muscular or strenuous physical exertion. Examples include, occasionally lifting of objects over 50 pounds, such as alligators, duck crates, boats, and cannon nets. Some job activities require extended work hours, overnight work, travel, riding in small aircraft and all types of vessels.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for administration and implementation of habitat management and manipulation under general supervision of a Biologist Supervisor (i.e. burn plans, herbicide application plans, and water drawdowns with in the management units)
• Analyze biological data using spreadsheet and GIS software for scientific reports, popular articles, and research publications. Examples include: entering and graphing environmental and biological data on the refuge
• Serve as mentor and advisor to university students and other LDWF biologists conducting research at Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge, and on other LDWF project areas
• Assist supervisors with monitoring progress of Capital Outlay projects, contracts, and grants on Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge
• Prepare various reports, correspondences, timesheets, expense forms, invoices, purchase orders, etc. for projects
• Provide advice and recommendations to supervisory personnel regarding projects, programs, and job priorities to optimize enhancement, management, and public use of LDWF properties
• Attend meetings, conferences, and workshops for work-plan coordination, to obtain / provide continuing education and/or safety training, and to report findings at professional conferences
• Assist LDWF personnel with the management and maintenance of Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge, as well as other LDWF properties
• Assists in other wildlife research, monitoring, and management programs implemented by LDWF

What This Job Offers

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