Regional Biologist - South Louisiana

Ducks Unlimited, Inc.•Lafayette, LA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Southern Region of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. (DU) is seeking an experienced Regional Biologist for south Louisiana. The biologist will work under the direction of the Manager of Conservation Programs for south Louisiana and become part of a team of biologists, engineers, and other professionals that are based out of Lafayette, Louisiana. The focus of this position will primarily be the enhancement and restoration of wetlands and associated habitats important to migrating waterfowl and other wetland dependent fish and wildlife species. This position will assist with implementing conservation projects on private and public lands in south Louisiana.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in a natural resources field.
At least five years of relevant experience.
Knowledgeable about wetland and waterfowl ecology and management.
Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.
Proven proposal/grant writing skills.
Project management capabilities.
Wetland restoration and enhancement experience are necessary.
Knowledgeable about state and federal wetland conservation programs, policies, and laws/regulations. Examples include (but are not limited to) the North American Wetlands Conservation Act, Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act, RESTORE Act, National Environmental Policy Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Clean Water Act, Rivers and Harbors Act, and Louisiana Coastal Zone Management Program.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree is desired.
A strong background in ornithology with an emphasis on waterfowl and other wetland dependent birds is desired.
Experience in providing technical assistance to landowners on how to better manage wetlands for waterfowl is also desired.
Related experience in soil and water conservation as it pertains to rice agriculture is preferred but not necessary.
Familiarity with the region’s biological resources, local and regional environmental issues, and private and public stakeholders is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Be a self-starter adept at finding, initiating, managing, and delivering wetland enhancement, restoration, acquisition, and protection projects with a focus on DU priority areas in south Louisiana.
Responsible for project initiation and management.
Identify potential projects, develop/maintain relationships with public and private partners, and obtain funding from a wide variety of sources for project work.
Write and submit proposals to various agencies, foundations, and other funding sources to secure project funds.
Coordinate with agency partners and other stakeholder groups, DU engineering staff, consultants, and regulatory agencies to ensure timely and on-budget delivery of projects.
Responsible for developing project agreements, drafting reports, managing project budgets, providing technical assistance, and data entry.
Assist with fundraising and outreach events.
Represent DU at wetland conservation venues/events.
Help with other conservation activities.
Establish and maintain relationships with key DU volunteers and development staff.
Provide DU management with timely communication on project work/issues.
Assist communication staff with developing articles to promote and describe DU projects.