State of Louisiana · 1 week ago
WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR- WHITE LAKE
Houma-Thibodaux Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe State of Louisiana's Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is dedicated to wildlife conservation and habitat stewardship. The Wildlife and Fisheries Technician Supervisor will oversee facility management, biological data collection, and maintenance projects at the White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area, while supervising lower-level technicians and ensuring safe practices.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Supervises employees' activities on WLWCA and maintenance and development of WLWCA and associated facilities. He/she must also take mandatory supervisor training and continuing education in order to keep current with agency policy and procedures for supervisors. This requires oversight of subordinates’ work schedule and activities, involving maintenance of vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, vessels, pumps, pipes, trails, paths, parking areas, trenasses, ponds, lodge and facilities by mowing, grading, ditching, cleaning, etc. Implements and supervises maintenance and minor repair projects that may include basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding, and mechanical duties. He/she is responsible for ensuring that the WLWCA boundaries are properly marked and maintained
In addition to oversight and supervision, this position is responsible for completing the various work tasks at WLWCA by leading or assisting subordinates. He/she will provide waterfowl and fishing guide service to lottery and corporate hunters and fishermen on weekdays and weekends. This position will be responsible for organizing hunting and fishing at WLWCA, including contacting and scheduling contract workers, working with contract work agency, completing timesheets for contract workers, buying supplies, transporting personnel, and any other related tasks. This position requires a United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential at or above the Master 25GRT Rating for day and nighttime transport of employees and all types of guests. Maintenance and renewal of all necessary certificates, training, and credentials are required. Overnight stay on the island is required when guests or contract workers are present
Supervises land stewardship and habitat management practices on WLWCA. Assists in and supervises the control of nuisance animals and noxious vegetation, as well as assisting with the monitoring of oil and gas exploration and the impacts of same on the environment. Supervises the operation of water management structures and pumps, and monitors and manipulates water levels and salinities in accordance with approved water management criteria and/or instructions from biologists. This person must also supervise the upkeep and maintenance of levee systems on water management areas. He/she must obtain and maintain the LDAF Commercial Applicator Certification and LDAF Certified Prescribed Burn Manager-Marshland Certification
Assists with and supervises the collection of biological data, via hunter bag checks, fishing creel checks, water level and salinity data. He/she assists with the management of public lottery hunts, corporate hunts, birding groups, school groups and other ecotourism and education activities. Incumbent assists with the collection and harvest of alligator eggs and wild alligators. He/she monitors wildlife populations for sick and diseased animals and participates in the collection of various species of wildlife for taxonomic, disease and health studies. Monitors special use permits for activities associated with the White Lake WCA
Responsible for overseeing and monitoring staff acquisitions, purchasing supplies and equipment, vehicle/vessel use and maintenance logs, preparation and accuracy of monthly activity reports, approving leave, time sheets, and meal and travel reimbursements, as well as conducting and overseeing inventory review and disposal. He/she must coordinate staff attendance at safety meetings and host reconnaissance trips for civic and youth groups, interagency groups, LDWF supervisory and administrative staff, etc. This person also conducts other duties as may be assigned by supervisory and administrative staff
Qualification
Required
Three years of experience in wildlife or fisheries management, research or conservation; forestry; land management; agriculture; commercial fishery; environmental science; or operation of heavy mobile equipment
Ninety semester hours with eighteen hours in a biological, marine or environmental science, wildlife or fisheries management or research, agriculture, commercial fishery or forestry
A bachelor's degree in a biological, marine or environmental science, wildlife or fisheries management or research, agriculture, commercial fishery or forestry
United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential at or above the Master 25GRT Rating for day and nighttime transport of employees and all types of guests
Obtain and maintain the LDAF Commercial Applicator Certification
Obtain and maintain the LDAF Certified Prescribed Burn Manager-Marshland Certification
Valid driver's license
Benefits
Insurance Coverage
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. 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
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