BIOLOGIST SUPERVISOR : MONROE/OUACHITA

Salary : $4,458.00 - $8,027.00 Monthly
Location : Monroe, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 514-228069-26
Department: Wildlife & Fisheries-Fisheries
Opening Date: 11/04/2026
Closing Date: 11/25/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job
This is an Inland Fisheries biologist supervisor position located in Monroe and is responsible for supervising the implementation of all Inland Fisheries research and management activities within a large geographical region including the Parishes of East Carroll, Madison, Tensas, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, Union, West Carroll, Franklin and Caldwell. The duties of the supervisor position are to manage conserve, protect, enhance, and promote the regions inland fisheries resources.

This position will be domiciled in Monroe, Ouachita Parish Louisiana. Moderate to strenuous physical exertion is required for such activities as lifting objects over 50 pounds, hand dragging seines in lakes and ponds over slippery and irregular bottoms and working out of boats in inclement weather. Some overnight travel may be required.
Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus four 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 three 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 two years of the required specialized experience.
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:

-Responsible for implementing standardized sport fish population monitoring, aquatic community assemblage monitoring, and responding to all fish kills per Fisheries division protocol.

-Responsible for implementing aquatic habitat restoration projects and developing public access improvements projects as directed, providing technical and non-technical information to the public.

-Planning work schedules, reviewing and approving employee duty assignments.
Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational Appointment, Job Appointment, Detail to Special Duty, Promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency wide permanent status employees)

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience

Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a Probational appointment if selected. If filled as a Job Appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a Probational Appointment should funding become available.
How To Apply:

No Civil Service test scoreis 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. 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 degrees, certificates, 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.

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
The agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employement authorization.
Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information:

Department of Wildlife & Fisheries

Human Resources

P.O. Box 98000

Baton Rouge, LA 70898

Pascha Turner
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):

• 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

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Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Application may be rejected if incomplete. Have you included ALL education and work experience and training in this application?

• Yes
• No

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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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If you have a completed thesis with a master's degree enter the degree major and thesis subject. If you do not have a completed thesis enter NA.
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If you are expected to graduate within the next 90 days provide the college name, degree level, degree major, and expected graduation date below. If not enter N/A.
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