BIOLOGIST MANAGER- MONROE
State of Louisiana, Monroe, LA, United States
LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information and technology. The Office of Wildlife exists to provide wise stewardship of Louisiana's wildlife and associated habitats and increase wildlife conservation awareness.
Biologist Manager – Monroe
This is a managerial position involving responsibility for all wildlife-related issues on public and private lands in the Monroe Region, as well as coordination with statewide Biologist Program Managers. This position directly supervises one Administrative Coordinator, one Biologist Supervisor, and one Biologist. This position reports budgetary needs and purchasing activities directly to the Biologist Program Manager and the Biologist Director. Matters involving hunting regulations, certain regional activities, and changing work priorities are sometimes accomplished through direct contact with the Division Administrator. This position derives additional complexity from dealing with private and governmental individuals and groups who often represent completely different agendas from the incumbent. Position oversees and manages the Monroe office complex and facilities, including bunkhouses and/or equipment sheds located on Wildlife Management Areas.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus six years of experience in wildlife or fisheries, forestry, or environmental science.
A non-thesis master's degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus five years of the required specialized experience.
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 four years of the required specialized experience.
Job Duties
Oversees and manages daily operations of WMA and Private Lands staff within the region. Directs Biologist Supervisors and oversees activities in the operations and management of the Office of Wildlife in the assigned region.
Coordinates the preparation of annual plans for federal aid project agreements, annual budget estimates and requests, and ensures that approved major repairs and acquisitions are completed and procured.
Serves as the IRC Supervisor, which includes annual inventory of property tag requests for, and documentation for all property assigned to the region.
Ensures compliance with Office of Risk Management safety and loss prevention issues, State Fire Marshal inspections, human resource mandates on employee relations, CPM, and time reporting.
Makes recommendations for the annual NOI process and compiles editorial reviews from staff of all associated documents.
Ensures that all staff reports, including but not limited to the Office of Wildlife Annual Report, Performance Indicator Reports, p‑card allocations, vehicle logs, equipment logs, etc., are completed by due dates.
Ensures that staff are completing mandatory trainings.
Oversees all aspects of the region alligator program obligations, including tag allocations for commercial and lottery opportunities, egg collection, etc.
Coordinates the monitoring of seismic and oil and gas activities with the Minerals Section and regional forestry activities with the Forestry Program.
Assists with negotiating WMA lease agreements (annual and long‑term) with private landowners; ensures that all aspects of lease agreements are accomplished.
Position Specific Details
Location: Ouachita Parish.
Appointment Type: This position is open only to classified LDWF employees serving with permanent status. This position may be filled as a job appointment, probationary appointment, promotion or detail to special duty.
Physical Demands: Moderate to strenuous physical exertion is required for climbing, lifting objects over 50 pounds, crouching or crawling in restricted areas or in inclement weather. Weekend work, overnight stay, and early morning departure are required, as well as day and night work in boats and airboats.
This agency participates in the E‑Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Information
Cassandra Louis
Department of Wildlife & Fisheries – Human Resources
P.O. Box 98000, Baton Rouge, LA 70898
clouis@wlf.la.gov
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Biologist Manager – Monroe
This is a managerial position involving responsibility for all wildlife-related issues on public and private lands in the Monroe Region, as well as coordination with statewide Biologist Program Managers. This position directly supervises one Administrative Coordinator, one Biologist Supervisor, and one Biologist. This position reports budgetary needs and purchasing activities directly to the Biologist Program Manager and the Biologist Director. Matters involving hunting regulations, certain regional activities, and changing work priorities are sometimes accomplished through direct contact with the Division Administrator. This position derives additional complexity from dealing with private and governmental individuals and groups who often represent completely different agendas from the incumbent. Position oversees and manages the Monroe office complex and facilities, including bunkhouses and/or equipment sheds located on Wildlife Management Areas.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus six years of experience in wildlife or fisheries, forestry, or environmental science.
A non-thesis master's degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus five years of the required specialized experience.
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 four years of the required specialized experience.
Job Duties
Oversees and manages daily operations of WMA and Private Lands staff within the region. Directs Biologist Supervisors and oversees activities in the operations and management of the Office of Wildlife in the assigned region.
Coordinates the preparation of annual plans for federal aid project agreements, annual budget estimates and requests, and ensures that approved major repairs and acquisitions are completed and procured.
Serves as the IRC Supervisor, which includes annual inventory of property tag requests for, and documentation for all property assigned to the region.
Ensures compliance with Office of Risk Management safety and loss prevention issues, State Fire Marshal inspections, human resource mandates on employee relations, CPM, and time reporting.
Makes recommendations for the annual NOI process and compiles editorial reviews from staff of all associated documents.
Ensures that all staff reports, including but not limited to the Office of Wildlife Annual Report, Performance Indicator Reports, p‑card allocations, vehicle logs, equipment logs, etc., are completed by due dates.
Ensures that staff are completing mandatory trainings.
Oversees all aspects of the region alligator program obligations, including tag allocations for commercial and lottery opportunities, egg collection, etc.
Coordinates the monitoring of seismic and oil and gas activities with the Minerals Section and regional forestry activities with the Forestry Program.
Assists with negotiating WMA lease agreements (annual and long‑term) with private landowners; ensures that all aspects of lease agreements are accomplished.
Position Specific Details
Location: Ouachita Parish.
Appointment Type: This position is open only to classified LDWF employees serving with permanent status. This position may be filled as a job appointment, probationary appointment, promotion or detail to special duty.
Physical Demands: Moderate to strenuous physical exertion is required for climbing, lifting objects over 50 pounds, crouching or crawling in restricted areas or in inclement weather. Weekend work, overnight stay, and early morning departure are required, as well as day and night work in boats and airboats.
This agency participates in the E‑Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Information
Cassandra Louis
Department of Wildlife & Fisheries – Human Resources
P.O. Box 98000, Baton Rouge, LA 70898
clouis@wlf.la.gov
#J-18808-Ljbffr