WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST INTERN

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is offering a Wildlife Biologist Intern position for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in biological sciences or related fields. This internship provides relevant experience to help guide career decisions and requires candidates to be enrolled full-time in an accredited institution. The position is based in Baton Rouge, LA, and involves working on wildlife management and conservation efforts.
Biologist Intern The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting the state’s renewable natural resources, including all wildlife and aquatic life. 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. The purpose of the LDWF Biologist Intern Program is to provide students at the graduate and undergraduate levels relevant experience. This experience will help guide their future career decisions and prepare them for a position within the agency. 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. In order to apply for an internship, candidates must be pursuing a degree in biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries management, animal science, forestry, natural resources, or conservation. Internships are for a short-specified timeframe, usually a semester. To be considered for the Biologist Intern program, students must possess the following qualities: 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 they graduate 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 The applicant pool generated from this continuous announcement will be used to fill vacancies across the agency. The job location is listed as Statewide because vacancies may be filled in any of our offices across the state.
Please refer to the "Application Status" section of your LA Careers account in order to track your application. When your status shows "Eligible for Consideration", this means your application will be made available for employment consideration as vacancies occur. All supplemental questions should be answered and submitted with the application. Any applications that do not contain this information may be rejected. 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. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For further information about this vacancy contact:Wayne AlbertDepartment of Wildlife & FisheriesHuman ResourcesP.O. Box 98000Baton Rouge, LA 70898walbert@wlf.la.gov 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 http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf(Download PDF reader) Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer