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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service BIOLOGIST 1/2/3 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
BIOLOGIST 1/2/3
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BIOLOGIST 1/2/3
Salary
$3,181.00 - $5,724.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
419-193848-SAJ
Department
DPS-Office of State Police
Opening Date
04/23/2024
Closing Date
5/7/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
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Supplemental Information
This vacancy is located at the Department of Public Safety in the Office of State Police – Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office.
FUNCTION OF WORK:
Biologist 1/2/3 in the Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office (LOSCO) is responsible for assisting in the implementation of oil spill-related Natural Resource Damage Assessments (NRDAs). Responsibilities will include working with interdisciplinary and interagency groups to evaluate biological and ecological injuries after oil spills (includes developing and implementing NRDA plans). This involves collecting and overseeing the collection of samples, meeting regularly with other project personnel including members of State Trustee agencies (i.e., LDEQ, LDNR, LDWF, and CPRA) as well as various Federal Trustee agencies, (e.g., NOAA, USFWS, USFS) and assisting in the analysis of collected data. In addition, Biologist 1/2/3 will assist the Oil Spill Coordinator, Deputy Coordinator, Environmental Scientist Manager, and the Coastal Resource Scientist Manager in the performance of their duties.
Full range of motion is required of a Biologist 1/2/3. Use of a state vehicle is required to perform duties. Participate in weekend response duty. Computer proficiency is required (to access work assignments, communicate with involved parties, and access electronic emails, media, reports, etc.). NJMS 100, 200, 700, 800 series and HAZWOPER training are required and will be provided.
The individual who occupies this position must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the workplace. This means the individual must not pose a significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of the individual or others that cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation.
55% Biologist 1/2/3 is responsible for designing and directing field plans to collect biological and habitat data for oil spills, damage assessments, and restoration projects using relevant scientific methods for the various environments within the state. Biologist 1/2/3 is responsible for preparing comprehensive reports detailing project developments, biology and habitat issues, monitoring and management activities for NRDA projects. Biologist 1/2/3 will work independently, as well as, coordinate with other biologists., environmental scientists and coastal resource scientists as a team member. May assist in the development of technical policy matters.
Provides guidance and direction in field investigations for NRDA projects associated with habitat, fish, and wildlife at both individual and population levels (e.g., specimen collection, telemetry, life history, catch per unit effort, and baseline studies). This includes data intake, data management, data analysis, and data validation. Develops mapping products when requested (GIS skills preferred). Trains field personnel in proper techniques to collect, store and transfer (under chain of custody), and ship scientific data. Conducts literature reviews and searches for articles related to NRDA topics and is involved in maintaining literature citation database and LOSCO's database. Biologist 1/2/3 will work with Trustees on the development and implementation of the compensation schedule and restoration banking program for oil spills.
30% Assist in the development of wildlife and habitat response preparedness and protection plans. During emergency oil spill response, the Biologist 3 will assist with response activities according to the designated function(s) and associated duties specified in the LOSCO Response Procedures. Provide technical advice to the Oil Spill Coordinator, Deputy Coordinator and Lead Responder during oil spill response.
5% Biologist 1/2/3 will serve on the State Natural Resource Response Team during NRDA. This includes activities such as natural resource protection activities, reconnaissance, and monitoring activities associated with protection efforts.
5% Biologist 1/2/3 will represent LOSCO and engage at general meetings, workshops, symposiums, conferences, seminars, training opportunities, and drills. Assist in developing and implementing education and outreach program.
5% Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Biologist 1, 2 or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
No Civil Service test scoreis 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.Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For further information about this vacancy contact: Samantha Johnson Department of Public Safety/Human Resources Management PO Box 66909 Baton Rouge, LA 70896 Samantha.Johnson@LA.Gov "The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to theLouisiana Employment Resource Guide (http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide\_2018.pdf)Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A baccalaureate degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries management, animal science, forestry, natural resources, or conservation.
NOTE:
Examples of non-qualifying degrees are science education (of any discipline), geology, geography, nuclear science, and agribusiness.
NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To collect, compile, and analyze biological and environmental data.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General from a Biologist Manager or Biologist Supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May exercise functional over lower-level staff and/or direct over nonprofessional personnel.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Biologist 2 by the degree of independence.
Examples of Work
EXAMPLES LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Conducts field research and investigations to obtain biological samples and data using a variety of professionally accepted techniques.
Evaluates samples by laboratory analysis or organism identification and description; evaluates research data, organizes data, writes reports, plots findings, performs limited statistical analysis, and illustrates relationships of one set of data to another.
Prepares management plans as a consultant to private landowners, breeders, or other groups.
Investigates facilities and records of applicants for permits and special licenses; makes recommendations concerning issuance or denial of licenses.
Presents wildlife management programs and demonstrations to various groups.
Purchases, operates, and maintains data collection and analysis equipment.
Participates as a team member in complex research projects or special investigations of environmental impact assessment and monitoring.
Conducts small, independent, short-term research projects under the general supervision of supervisory personnel.
Maintains frequent public contact regarding general departmental procedures and cooperates with private, state, and federal personnel in routine problem resolution.
Provides technical support for the senior biologist on one or several projects such as design or procedural problems and recommendations for solutions.
Communicates department's biological programs to individuals and groups through outreach and promotion in educational settings.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 athttps://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 (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) 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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To ensure compliance with DPS-PSS Policy 01-02.01 Nepotism, no individual may be hired, promoted, demoted or transferred within DPS, if the individual is related to another employee who is, or would be, within their line of supervision. Relative is defined as: child, step-child, sibling, spouse, parent, step-parent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandchild, grandparent, and any "in law" relationship. Are you related to anyone employed with the Department of Public Safety, Public Safety Services?
Yes
No
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please list the name of your relative and relationship. If you answered "No" to the above question, enter N/A.
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
Yes
No
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Provide the major as given on your official transcript for your baccalaureate degree(s). If you have not completed a degree enter NA.
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Provide the major for your advanced degree(s) as given on your official transcript for your master's degree(s) or above. Provide the major and level of degree for each entry. If you have not completed an advanced degree enter NA.
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State of Louisiana
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For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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