Job Description

Supplemental Information

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting the state\xe2\x80\x99s renewable natural resources, including all wildlife and aquatic life.

This position is responsible for conducting facility management and maintenance/development of projects at the 71,905-acre White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area in Vermilion Parish, with other work duties assigned as necessary. Candidate must have experience in maintenance and repair work associated with buildings, lawn maintenance equipment, small engines, and various types of boats and motors. This position will assist Wildlife Biologists with data collection on various projects in a marsh environment. The employee is expected to communicate regularly with coworkers to ensure that prioritized work tasks and equipment repairs are completed appropriately. The employee is expected to inspect marsh conditions, make recommendations, and implement all marsh management plans as outlined by the Area Manager. In addition, waterfowl hunting experience is expected, as this position will assist with guided public lottery waterfowl hunts on the property. The candidate is also required (within two years of hire) to obtain and maintain a USCG Merchant Mariner Master Captain\xe2\x80\x99s license for daytime and nighttime vessel operation.

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 below links 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 \xe2\x80\x9cApply\xe2\x80\x9d 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.*
Contact Information:
Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
Human Resources
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
Wayne Albert
walbert@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)


Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer
VACANCY INFORMATION:
This position may be filled as a:

• Probational Appointment
• Promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency wide permanent status employees)

Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a Probational appointment if selected.

The positions will be located in Gueydan, 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.

Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application if possible.

Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: No experience or training is required.