Salary : $3,181.00 - $5,724.00 Monthly
Location : Lafayette, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 513-226033-26
Department: Wildlife & Fisheries-Wildlife
Opening Date: 09/14/2026
Closing Date: 9/27/2026 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 LAFAYETTE PRIVATE LANDS

This position is a Wildlife and Fisheries Biologist position that receives direct supervision from a Biologist Supervisor based in the Lafayette field office. This incumbent is responsible for delivery and implementation of programs for private lands. This position oversees activities that affect private lands in the assigned region and statewide, as needed.

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:

Provides technical assistance to landowners, hunting clubs,sportsmen'sgroups,andothersrelative tothe management of wildlife
Maintains contact with Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) participants, especially pertaining to population surveys, habitat evaluations, harvest recommendations, special antlerless tag allotments, data analysis, and reports. Conducts meetings with landowners and informs DMAP clubs of upcoming regulatory changes
Informs landowners of federal programs and fundsavailableforthe enhancementofhabitat ontheir lands. Works closely with agency counterparts, such as the Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and others in the enhancement of private lands habitat in the assigned area
Participates in and may oversee the collection of biological data through hunter bag checks, managed public hunts, trapping and banding of ducks and doves, and assistance in population surveys for the purpose of providing information in the management decision-making process.Assesses wildlife populations and habitat condition through standardized surveys and general reconnaissance
Collects biological samples for wildlife disease monitoring activities
Collects, compiles, analyses, and presents data for establishing management or research programs and setting harvest season dates and bag and size limits
Participates in lethal and nonlethal collection and sampling of wildlife species for management, research, and nuisance response/control
Performs any duties necessary for the agency to accomplish its mission

Position-Specific Details:

This position will be domiciled in Lafayette 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 links below to learn more about this position.
Additional Information:

Requires the physical ability to operate boats, ATV/UTVs, tractors, and other heavy equipment.
Physical demands: Moderate to strenuous physical exertion is required for such activities as climbing, lifting objects over 50 pounds, crouching or crawling in restricted areas. Requires working outdoors in a variety of conditions, in inclement weather, and with a variety of wildlife.
Requires periodically working irregular hours, including weekend work, overnight stays, and early morning departure, as well as day and night work.
May be subject to 24-hour nuisance animal call-outs.

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 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.
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:
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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):

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Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

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 in this application?

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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Do you have a valid driver's license?

Are you able to travel as required?

Are you able to work overtime as required?

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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Are you expected to graduate within the next 90 days?

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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BIOLOGIST 1-3/ LAFAYETTE

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