Job Description

Salary

$79,996.80 - $126,252.00 Annually

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Promotion

Job Number

CPRA- 213966

Department

GOV-Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority

Opening Date

10/16/2025

Closing Date

10/21/2025 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

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The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) is looking for a dedicated

Coastal Resources Scientist Senior DCL B in the Planning and Research Division

to support our mission of protecting and restoring Louisiana's coast. The incumbent provides expert scientific and technical guidance to senior leadership, supports adaptive management initiatives, and mentors junior staff in support of Louisiana's coastal restoration and hurricane flood protection programs. Work is performed under broad direction and in alignment with state and federal regulations, advancing CPRA's mission to protect and preserve the state's vital coastal resources.

Minimum Qualifications

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A bachelor's degree in one of the following fields: biological sciences, physical sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, natural sciences, engineering or a related field plus four years of experience in coastal resource management, wetland resource management, environmental science, natural resource management, or biology; OR



A master's degree in biological sciences, physical sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, natural sciences, engineering or a related field plus three years of experience in coastal resource management, wetland resource management, environmental science, natural resource management, or biology; OR



A Ph.D. in biological sciences, physical sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, natural sciences, engineering or a related field plus two years of experience in coastal resource management, wetland resource management, environmental science, natural resource management, or biology.

Job Specification

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The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

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Job Duties:

Serves as a senior advisor and technical expert, providing specialized scientific and policy guidance to support the integration of multidisciplinary principles across engineering, natural, physical, social, and economic sciences in advancing CPRA's coastal restoration and hurricane flood protection program Serves as the primary point of contact for the CPRA Non-Structural Flood Risk Reduction Program (FRRP), coordinating outreach with local stakeholders and ensuring consistent implementation across funding sources in alignment with best practices and the State's Coastal Master Plan Prepares and reviews technical reports and presentations for senior leadership and external stakeholders, provides scientific guidance on coastal restoration and hurricane protection documents, and represents the Planning and Research Division at public forums and technical committees Maintains expert knowledge of relevant research, scientific, and engineering protocols, as well as politically sensitive regulations and programs, advising CPRA leadership on potential issues and recommending solutions to support effective program implementation Provides functional supervision and mentorship to lower-level Coastal Resources Scientists and technical staff, offering expert scientific support to the Planning and Research Division and fostering professional development

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Promotional

Compensation:

The bi-weekly minimum hire rate established for this position in accordance with CPRA's Special Entrance Rate Policy is $3,076.80. The maximum salary for the Coastal Resources Scientist Senior DCL B is $126,256 annually.

Office Location:

150 Terrace Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70802

This position will be filled by Promotion of a permanent, classified CPRA employee.

Official transcripts will be required upon hire.


Louisiana is a State as Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score

is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.


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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions, you may contact:

Rachel Dunbar, Human Resources Supervisor
P.O. Box 44027
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
CPRA.HumanResources@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: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 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