Salary : $5,462.00 - $9,833.00 Monthly
Location : Lacombe, LA
Job Type: Promotion
Job Number:
Department: Wildlife & Fisheries-Office of the Secretary
Opening Date: 09/24/2026
Closing Date: 9/29/2026 11:59 PM Central

This Biologist DCL-B position provides professional support for the review and evaluation of LDWF education and outreach programs. The position reviews program effectiveness, develops performance measures, analyzes program data, provides recommendations, and assists staff with program development, documentation, and compliance. The position also supports outreach to traditional and nontraditional audiences and programs funded through Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration.

Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus six years of experience in wildlife or fisheries, forestry, or environmental science; OR

A non-thesis master's degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus five years of the required specialized experience; OR

A master's degree with a completed thesis or a doctorate in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus four years of the required specialized experience.

Supplemental Qualifications

Four years of experience in fisheries management or wildlife management; one year of this experience must be in either grants management, project development, project management, or permitting of various activities.

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:

• Reviews education and outreach programs, projects, events, and initiatives to assess effectiveness, efficiency, and alignment with agency priorities.
• Develops and applies program objectives, performance measures, and evaluation methods.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of education and outreach initiatives designed to increase public awareness and participation in LDWF programs.
• Provide technical assistance to staff developing educational programs, outreach campaigns, workshops, demonstrations, tours, recreational opportunities, and public engagement activities.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Promotional opportunity, open to LDWF permanent employees ONLY.
Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a Probational appointment if selected.
Location: St. Tammany Parish; Lacombe Office

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.

PLEASE NOTE:

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.

Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification. A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants. Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.

If you are applying for a position which requires a baccalaureate and/or master's 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VACANCY CONTACT:
Allison Merritt,

[email protected]

Department of Wildlife & Fisheries- Human Resources
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Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Have you included ALL education and work experience and training in this application?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a current classified permanent employee of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries?

• Yes
• No

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Are you within 90 days of receiving the required baccalaureate or master's degree ?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered 'yes' to the question above, please enter your anticipated graduation date below. If you answered 'no', type n/a.
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Provide the degree level, major as listed on your official transcript, school name, and date earned for each degree you have completed. Example: (Bachelor's in biology at Louisiana State University, May 2012)If you have not completed a degree, enter N/A.
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Do you have a completed master's thesis? If so, enter the degree major and thesis subject.If you do not have a completed thesis, enter NA.
Required Question