WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES TECHNICIAN A-C

Posted 3 weeks ago
State of Louisiana, Lake Charles, LA, Openings : 1,
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Supplemental 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 Lake Charles, 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.

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 provide wise stewardship of Louisiana’s wildlife and associated habitats and increase wildlife conservation awareness. This position is in the Office of Fisheries Outreach and Education section at LDWFs Nature and Science Center at Port Wonder in Lake Charles. This position performs work necessary to provide basic daily animal care, husbandry practices such as life support and water quality maintenance and assistance with outreach and education activities conducted at the center.

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.

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 &amp Fisheries Human Resources P.O. Box 98000 Baton Rouge, LA 70898 Pascha Turner pturner @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 &amp Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

No experience or training is required.

Job Concepts

FUNCTION OF WORK: To assist in various natural resource management, research, and wildlife/fisheries activities.
LEVEL OF WORK: Entry.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Close from a higher-level Wildlife and Fisheries Technician, Biologist, or higher-level Wildlife and Fisheries official.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None.
LOCATION OF WORK: Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from Wildlife and Fisheries Technician B by the absence of experienced level wildlife and/or fisheries duties.

Examples of Work

EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Assists biologists and technicians of a higher level in various natural resource management or research activities, including use, maintenance and calibration of scientific and technical equipment.
Assists in habitat enhancement and management.
Helps maintain buildings, public ramps, grounds, roads, vehicles, boundary markers, equipment, lake management structures and other equipment.
Operates high-pressure spray pumps, outboard motors, air boats, mud boats, vehicles, tractors, and other Department equipment. Last Date For Apply: 2024-07-26 00:00:00 Job Type : FULL_TIME, Employment Type : FULL_TIMEApply Here