Biologist Supervisor

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is seeking a Biologist Supervisor in Forest Hill, LA. This full-time position involves supervising staff in freshwater fish production and stocking, overseeing daily operations, and maintaining facilities. Responsibilities include fish care, monitoring water quality, and conducting outreach events. The supervisor will also assist in equipment maintenance and report preparation. Salary ranges from $4,458 to $8,027 monthly.
Job Duties:

This is a supervisor position, directly involved in field and office activities. The position is responsible for supervising four subordinates and overseeing daily activities associated with freshwater sport fish production and stocking, facility and equipment operation and maintenance.

Duties include:
• Assigns day to day fish culture and grounds maintenance activities including fish care, fish feeding, fish handling, fish production, estimating numbers of fish, sampling fish, fish transport, fish stocking; pond care, pond preparation and fertilizing, water quality monitoring, pond harvesting; and supply procurement and tracking
• Assists Biologist Manager with identifying equipment and grounds maintenance needs
• Stays informed on new techniques, technology, and regulations related to fisheries biology, fisheries management, and fish culture through reading and attending professional meetings/workshops and applies this knowledge to the workplace
• Applies common sense and general knowledge of the mechanical operations of the hatchery to make quick decisions in response to break-downs, power outages, and frequently changing biochemical situations associated with aquaculture
• Supervisory activities including performance tracking, mediating conflicts, and fair distribution of work assignments
• Assists Biologist Manager with reports and specifications for purchasing/repairing hatchery equipment. Meets paperwork/reporting deadlines and promotes team work
• Conducts hatchery tours and assists with Fisheries Outreach & Education events as requested
• Communicates with and educates the public about the role of hatcheries
Provides advice to the public regarding private pond management/pond problem solving

Salary: $4,458.00 - $8,027.00 Monthly

Contact Information:
Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
Human Resources
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
Pascha Turner

Pturner@wlf.la.gov
Ad Closing Date:8/25/2025 11:59 PM Central
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