Wildlife And Fisheries Technician A-C

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.

WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES TECHNICIAN A-C/ ST. JOHN

The Wildlife Technician A-C positions will be in Hammond/St. John the Baptist/Joyce Manchac Maurepas Swamp WMAs

This position is a Wildlife and Fisheries Technician A-C Career Progression Group position that receives direct supervision from a Wildlife and Fisheries Technician Supervisor based in the Hammond field office and will perform daily operations primarily on WMAs within region and elsewhere as needed. This position is expected to regularly travel to other WMAs within the region often with overnight stay. This position requires the physical ability to operate boats ATV/UTVs tractors motor-grader and other heavy equipment handle 50 pound sacks of fertilizer work irregular hours weekends holidays and nights and may be subject to 24-hour call.

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training is required.

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

Some of the duties of the position include the following:

• Participates in management activities including planting wildlife openings moist soil management conducting prescribed burns boundary marking and managed hunts
• Collects data used in establishing management or research programs and setting regulations
• Participates in necessary construction and maintenance activities on Department buildings grounds roads levees equipment camping areas and water control structures
• Participates in lethal and nonlethal collection and sampling of wildlife species for management and research
• Transports injured or nuisance animals
• Performs any other duties as directed and necessary for the agency to accomplish its mission

POSITION- SPECIFIC DETAILS:

Appointment Type: Job appointment probational appointment promotional or detail to special duty.
Location: This position will be domiciled in St. John the Baptist Parish.

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Wildlife and Fisheries Technician A B or C determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. Please click on the links below to learn more about this position at each level.

Special Requirement: This position requires the physical ability to operate boats ATV/UTVs tractors motor-grader and other heavy equipment handle 50 pound sacks of fertilizer work irregular hours weekends holidays and nights and may be subject to 24-hour call.

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 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.

* 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

*If you are applying for a position which requires a bachelors 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.*

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

Required Experience:

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