STUDENT- OFFICE OF WILDLIFE

The State of Louisiana is hiring students for the Office of Wildlife in Baton Rouge, LA. This program offers challenging work experience for undergraduate and graduate students while promoting wildlife conservation. Students must be enrolled full-time in an accredited institution and can work up to 20 hours per week. The position requires attention to detail, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills.
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.




STUDENT- OFFICE OF WILDLIFE

The purpose of the LDWF Student Employment program is to employ students at the graduate and undergraduate levels, in fields of study that will be beneficial to LDWF while providing the student with challenging work experience. Through this program, LDWF hopes to encourage students to pursue wildlife/governmental careers. Students must be currently enrolled full time in an accredited educational institution at the undergraduate or graduate level and maintain enrollment at the University while employed at LDWF. Students can work up to 20 hours per week. Student workers are not required to pursue an education in a curriculum that is directly related to the office in which they will be working. In order to be considered for the student employment program, students must be:


Detail orientedWillingness to learn new tasks and handle multiple tasksAbility to work independently within departmental policies and guidelinesExcellent communication skillsIntegrity, punctuality, and dependabilityPositive attitude


Verification of enrollment from the University will be required upon hire.

Students do not need to be registered during the summer sessions in order to be qualified for student status. However, if graduating in the spring semester, proof of enrollment for the fall semester must be received in order to continue employment under the student employment program.


APPLICATIONS WILL BE KEPT ACTIVE FOR 90 DAYS

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.




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 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