BIOLOGIST DCL-B

Salary

$5,462.00 - $9,833.00 Monthly

Location

Lacombe, LA

Job Type

Promotion

Job Number

512-226469-26

Department

Wildlife & Fisheries-Office of the Secretary

Opening Date

09/24/2026

Closing Date

9/29/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is responsible for managing and protecting the state’s renewable natural resources, including all wildlife and aquatic life. LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information, and technology.

This Biologist DCL-B position provides professional support for the review and evaluation of LDWF education and outreach programs. The position reviews program effectiveness, develops performance measures, analyzes program data, provides recommendations, and assists staff with program development, documentation, and compliance. The position also supports outreach to traditional and nontraditional audiences and programs funded through Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration.

Minimum 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; 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 five 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 four years of the required specialized experience.

Supplemental Qualifications

Four years of experience in fisheries management or wildlife management; one year of this experience must be in either grants management, project development, project management, or permitting of various activities.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Reviews education and outreach programs, projects, events, and initiatives to assess effectiveness, efficiency, and alignment with agency priorities.
• Develops and applies program objectives, performance measures, and evaluation methods.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of education and outreach initiatives designed to increase public awareness and participation in LDWF programs.
• Provide technical assistance to staff developing educational programs, outreach campaigns, workshops, demonstrations, tours, recreational opportunities, and public engagement activities.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Promotional opportunity, open to LDWF permanent employees ONLY.

Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a Probational appointment if selected.

Location: St. Tammany Parish; Lacombe Office

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

PLEASE NOTE:

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification. A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants. Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.

If you are applying for a position which requires a baccalaureate and/or master’s degree you may apply 90 days prior to receipt of your degree, however, the effective date of the appointment cannot be prior to your graduation date.

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide\_2018.pdf

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VACANCY CONTACT:

Allison Merritt,

[email protected]

Department of Wildlife & Fisheries- Human Resources

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement– State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others