BIOLOGIST DCL-A WILDLIFE DIVERSITY

The Wildlife & Fisheries-Wildlife is hiring a Biologist DCL-A for the Wildlife Diversity Program in Louisiana. The role involves advanced tasks in plant identification, conservation, and restoration. Candidates need a relevant degree and experience in environmental science or related fields. Duties include project management, data analysis, and statewide travel, with physical exertion required. The position is not remote and involves fieldwork across Louisiana.
Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Statewide, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

513-219412-26

Department

Wildlife & Fisheries-Wildlife

Opening Date

03/30/2026

Closing Date

4/4/2026 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 DCL-A / WILDLIFE DIVERSITY PROGRAM BOTANIST

Biologist DCL-A – Wildlife Diversity Program Botanist. The incumbent may perform up to the advanced journeyman level in the performance of complex tasks as the statewide expert on plant identification and classification; plant association studies; and status, conservation, and restoration of plant species in Louisiana. The incumbent receives broad supervision from a Biologist Supervisor or higher-level manager or administrator.

The incumbent may exercise functional supervision over contractors and other non-professional personnel. This position differs from a Biologist 3, because it serves as the statewide expert on botany and differs from a Biologist Supervisor due to its lack of supervision of a lower-level biologist.

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.

Supplemental Qualifications: Four years of experience for this specific position must have been experience working with any of the following: botany, plant ecology, quantitative vegetation studies, at-risk plant surveys, and/ or taxonomic studies of plants.

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:
• Management of program projects.
• Collection, compilation, and analysis of biotic and abiotic data.
• Ability to exert brief periods of heavy muscular or strenuous physical exertion.
• May be required to operate boats, ATVs, and 4-wheel drive trucks in remote locations.
• Statewide travel and overnight field stays, including early morning departures, are required.

POSITION- SPECIFIC DETAILS:
• Appointment Type: Job appointment, probational appointment, promotional, or detail to special duty.
• Location: This position may be domiciled statewide and may be determined when the candidate is selected.
• Other Important information: 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.

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.
• 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.

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

https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_main.asp

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

clouis@wlf.la.gov

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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others