BIOLOGIST PROGRAM MANAGER
Salary
$5,462.00 - $9,833.00 Monthly
Location
Statewide, LA
Job Type
Promotion
Job Number
513-222196-26
Department
Wildlife & Fisheries-Wildlife
Opening Date
06/12/2026
Closing Date
6/17/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
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 Louisianas wildlife and associated habitats and increase wildlife conservation awareness.
BIOLOGIST PROGRAM MANAGER- DEER PROGRAM MANAGER
This position is responsible for statewide deer program management. The incumbent will be the lead for deer management and research in the state. The position requires regular field travel, overnight stay, participation in regional Southeastern working groups, lifting objects over 50 pounds, wildlife necropsy, and operation of off-road vehicles.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus seven years of experience in wildlife or fisheries, forestry, or environmental science; OR
A non-thesis masters degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus six years of the required specialized experience; OR
A masters 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 five years of the required specialized experience.
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:
Duties may include some or all of the following:
Position-Specific Information:
Appointment Type: This is a promotional opportunity open only to permanent employees of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
The position requires regular field travel, overnight stays, participation in regional Southeastern working groups, lifting objects weighing over 50 pounds, wildlife necropsy, and operating off-road vehicles.
This is a statewide position that will be domiciled in one of the following LDWF field offices: Minden, Lake Charles, Monroe, Hammond, Pineville OR Lafayette. Domicile will be determined upon selection of the candidate.
HOW TO APPLY
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. 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.
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 that requires a baccalaureate and/or master's degree, you may apply 90 days before receipt of your degree; however, the effective date of the appointment cannot be prior to your graduation date.
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) 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
https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_main.asp
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:
Cassandra Louis
Department of Wildlife & Fisheries- Human Resources
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
clouis@wlf.la.gov
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:
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):
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Are you a current permanent classified employee with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries?
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DO YOU HAVE A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE?
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ARE YOU ABLE TO TRAVEL WITH OVERNIGHT STATY?
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ARE YOU ABLE TO WORK OVERTIME AS REQUIRED?
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Provide the level of degree, major as given on your official transcript, school name, and date earned for each degree you have completed. Example: (Bachelor's in biology at Louisiana State University, May 2012) If you have not completed a degree, enter N/A.
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Do you have a completed masters thesis? If so, enter the degree major and thesis subject. If you do not have a completed thesis, enter NA.
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Are you expected to graduate within the next 90 days?
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If you answered yes to the question above, please enter your anticipated graduation date below. If you answered no, please enter n/a.
Required Question
Employer State of Louisiana
Address 1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone (866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm