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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

BIOLOGIST DIRECTOR : STATEWIDE

Statewide, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$5,845/mo - $10,521/mo

7+ years exp

NEOGOV is hiring for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, which is responsible for managing and protecting the state’s renewable natural resources. The Biologist Director oversees the Inland Fisheries Section, managing data collection, analysis, and regulatory recommendations for freshwater species.

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Responsibilities

Prepares and monitors the annual budget, program expenditures, and purchases to assure compliance with applicable requirements and constraints

Assists in administering all phases of research, management, development, enforcement, protection, and enhancement for the Inland Fisheries Section within the Department of Wildlife & Fisheries

Supervises the daily operations of the Inland Fisheries Section and performs administrative functions concerning numerous programs involving the state’s freshwater fishery resources

Coordinates management and development procedures, methods, and techniques for the conservation of freshwater fishery resources

Reviews reports, memos, articles, and other written material of a technical, popular, and administrative nature

Analyzes and evaluates pending legislation, rules, and regulations at the federal, state, and local level that affect freshwater fishery resources

Participates in formulating and establishing standards, guidelines, and formats for freshwater fishery research, management, and development activities

Participates in ensuring effective enforcement and compliance with rules, regulations, and laws pertaining to freshwater fisheries

Prepares technical material and reports, interprets scientific data; reports on recommendations on management procedures and regulatory processes

Coordinates management and research activities of projects with other agencies

Directly supervises and indirectly supervises staff within the section

Reviews and approves timesheets and leave requests

Prepares, administers, reviews and approves annual Comprehensive Performance Monitoring (CPM) materials

Reviews, investigates, recommends, and takes appropriate action in personnel matters such as hiring, complaints, and grievances

Provides clear direction and feedback to Inland Fisheries staff regarding work priorities and expectations

Qualification

Freshwater fisheries managementAquatic organisms knowledgeStatistical methodsLaboratory sampling techniquesData collection techniquesStaff managementAnalytical thinkingEffective communicationInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving

Required

Five years of the required experience for the following minimum qualification must have been at the DCL level, supervisory level or above

A bachelor's degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus nine 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 eight 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 seven years of the required specialized experience

Knowledge and strong understanding of freshwater fisheries management techniques

Knowledge and strong understanding of freshwater aquatic organisms and their habitats

Knowledge of various laboratory and field sampling equipment for freshwater habitats

Knowledge of freshwater fisheries data collecting techniques

Knowledge and strong understanding of research techniques and appropriate statistical methods utilized for biological data analyses

Ability to delegate tasks, effectively manage a large staff, and mentor staff

Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a team environment

Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing

Ability to think analytically, and problem-solve at a high level

Possesses strong work ethic and initiative

Possesses good interpersonal skills

Benefits

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

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.

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).