The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting the state’s renewable natural resources, including all wildlife and aquatic life.

LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information and technology. The Office of Fisheries exists to ensure that aquatic resources are sustainable for present and future generations of Louisiana citizens by providing access and scientific management.

This technical position functions to assess, treat, manage and carry out various research tasks on aquatic plants in a large geographic region in Louisiana. This position is responsible for monitoring the level of aquatic plant infestation on water bodies within their assigned region of the state and participating in the application of EPA approved herbicides. This position also may participate in fisheries sampling, provide general carpentry or equipment operation assistance with building, grounds, and equipment maintenance.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Boat operation and maintenance experience
• Basic mechanical, electrical, and carpentry skills
• Aquatic plant identification skills or an interest in learning about aquatic plants
• Comfortable with handling and applying or learning to handle and apply herbicides
• Good observational and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a team environment
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Good interpersonal skills

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Participates in various operational and research activities associated with the control of nuisance aquatic vegetation including preparing and applying various aquatic herbicides, sampling and stocking biological control agents, deploying and maintaining boom
• May occasionally participate in collection of biological fisheries dependent and independent data for research projects and the formulation of management plans for waterbodies or streams.
• Keeps records including vehicle logs, boat logs, spray logs, chemical usage, purchasing, and timesheets
• Communicates with workgroup and the public in person and via phone, text, and email
• Works with biological control agents used in the control of nuisance vegetation.
• Responsible for monitoring the level of aquatic plant infestation on water bodies within their assigned region of the state.
• Operates and maintains high pressure spray pumps, boats, winches, trailers, navigational equipment, motor vehicles, and power tools.

The Wildlife and Fisheries Technician position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and is advertised to be filled as a Wildlife and Fisheries Technician A, B or C. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. Please click on the links below to learn more about this position.

Wildlife and Fisheries Technician A

Wildlife and Fisheries Technician B

Wildlife and Fisheries Technician C

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.

Contact Information:
Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
Human Resources
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
Sarah Templet
stemplet@wlf.la.gov

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) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)

Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer

VACANCY INFORMATION:

This position may be filled as a:

• Job Appointment (a period that will not exceed four years)

This job appointment may be converted to a probationary appointment should funding become available.

This position is located in Minden, Louisiana

A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants.

Applications will be rejected if the applicant fails to meet the minimum qualifications, submits an incomplete application or fails to apply by the closing date of the announcement.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

No experience or training is required.