Salary : $3,181.00 - $5,724.00 Monthly
Location : Pineville, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 513-222987-26
Department: Wildlife & Fisheries-Wildlife
Opening Date: 07/02/2026
Closing Date: 7/15/2026 11:59 PM Central

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 Louisiana's wildlife and associated habitats and increase wildlife conservation awareness.
BIOLOGIST 1-3/ WILDLIFE DIVERSITY PROGRAM

This Botanist position will fulfill dual roles as Wildlife Diversity Program (WDP) and Kisatchie National Forest field botanist.

This botanist position will fulfill dual roles as Wildlife Diversity Program (WDP) and Kisatchie National Forest field botanist, and will work primarily in the Winn, Catahoula, and Caney Ranger Districts with additional WDP work focused in north Louisiana. This position will conduct field inventories for rare plants and natural communities and will contribute to habitat stewardship implementation projects. There will be routine interaction with the United States Forest Service and other public and private landowners.

Biologist 1 - 3 Wildlife Diversity Program Botanist. The incumbent serves as an experienced field botanist. This successful candidate will routinely interact with the United States Forest Service and other public and private landowners.
IDEAL CANDIDATE

Highly experienced in field botany
Experienced in survey methodology, plant identification, taxonomy, and specimen preparation
Background in mapping software
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team setting
Ability to communicate professionally, orally, and in writing
Possesses a strong work ethic

Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources.

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

Duties may include some or all of the following:

Surveys proposed project areas for USFS-designated threatened, endangered, sensitive, and conservation (TESC) plants; nonnative and invasive plant species; and high quality natural communities
Collects biological, physical, and geospatial data; compiles and analyzes field data; and enters data into appropriate federal and state databases
Collects, identifies, and curates biological specimens
Assist in management of nonnative and invasive plants
Designs, develops, and implements projects concerning resource management with emphasis on rare, threatened, and endangered plant species and rare or otherwise outstanding natural communities
Determines habitat requirements, geographic range, life history, limiting factors, etc. for at-risk species
Develops recommendations for management or recovery strategies
Trains personnel in proper techniques to gather scientific data
Ensures results of surveys are entered into Wildlife Diversity Program database
Fully participates in planning and implementation of the Louisiana Wildlife Action Plan

POSITION- SPECIFIC DETAILS:

This position will be domiciled in Rapies Parish.

Appointment Type: Job appointment, probational appointment, promotional, or detail to special duty.

If filled as a job appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a probational appointment should funding become available. Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if selected.

Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and is advertised as a Biologist 1, 2 or 3. 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.
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.

* 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 that 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.
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) 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

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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
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

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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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 (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

ARE YOU ABLE TO TRAVEL AS REQUIRED?

ARE YOU ABLE TO WORK OVERTIME AS REQUIRED?

DO YOU HAVE A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE?

Provide the level of degree, major as given 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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Are you expected to graduate within the next 90 days?

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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.
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BIOLOGIST 1-3

BIOLOGIST 1-3

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