| Location | LA |
| Salary | $4,458–$8,027 |
BIOLOGIST SUPERVISOR : GRAND ISLE / JEFFERSON PARISH
Salary
$4,458.00 - $8,027.00 Monthly
Location
Grand Isle, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
514-227796-26
Department
Wildlife & Fisheries-Fisheries
Opening Date
10/26/2026
Closing Date
11/26/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
This position is with the Fisheries Research & Assessment Program in the Office of Fisheries and is domiciled at the Fisheries Research Laboratory located on Grand Isle in Jefferson Parish. The Fisheries Research Lab is a semi-remote field station with a dormitory available for staff use during the work week.
The incumbent supervises biologist staff at the Fisheries Research Laboratory, is responsible for creating and maintaining lab and field schedules, oversees day-to-day operations, facilitates administrative duties and paperwork, manages grants, generates technical reports, and maintains proper communication with biologist and administrative staff.
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Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus four 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 three 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 two 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:
Key duties include:
Creates weekly laboratory and field sampling schedules for biologist staff.
Coordinates with the Biologist Manager to prioritize and complete monitoring of state-managed resources and regional fisheries assessment programs.
Manages large-scale research and monitoring projects.
Summarizes data and generates/reviews figures, analyses, and text for technical reports.
Organizes and maintains vehicles, vessels, and equipment.
Maintains contact with field staff during multi-day sampling efforts, weekends, and occasional holidays.
Participates in regional working groups as needed.
Represents LDWF with professionalism in all public events and forums.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational Appointment, Job Appointment, Detail to Special Duty, Promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency wide permanent status employees)
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience
Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a Probational appointment if selected. If filled as a Job Appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a Probational Appointment should funding become available.
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.
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. 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 degrees, certificates, 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 masters 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(Download PDF reader)
The agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employement authorization.
Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Contact Information:
Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
Human Resources
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
Pascha Turner
Pturner@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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Phone (866) 783-5462
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