This position is located at the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority in the Operations Division, Lafayette Regional Office
The Coastal Resources Scientist 1-3 position performs functions essential to the implementation of CPRA’s overall coastal restoration and flood protection projects or programs. This position performs advanced journeyman scientific/technical and other technical work in support of an important segment, developing and implementing scientific/technical ecosystem monitoring and management procedures in the Lafayette Regional Office of CPRA’s Operations Division.
As part of Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Coastal Resources Scientist 1, Coastal Resources Scientist 2 or a Coastal Resources Scientist 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the “Job Specifications” tab located at the top of the LA Careers “Current Job Opportunities” page of the Civil Service website for specific information of salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level. The maximum salary for the Coastal Resources Scientist 3 is $78,582 annually.
There are special bi-weekly entrance rates established for this position:
Coastal Resources Scientist 1 $1,672.80
Coastal Resources Scientist 2 $1,789.60
Coastal Resources Scientist 3 $2,036.80
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.*
Louisiana is a State as Model Employer for individuals with disabilities.
If you have any questions, you may contact:
Margaret Dunn, Human Resources Specialist
P.O. Box 44027
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
CPRA.HumanResources@la.gov
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A baccalaureate degree in one of the following fields: agronomy; atmospheric sciences; biological sciences; chemistry; coastal resource management; ecology; engineering; environmental sciences; forestry; geosciences; landscape architecture; marine science; natural resource management or studies; oceanography; physical geography; planning; statistics; wetland management; or wildlife and/or fisheries science.
NOTE:
The transcript must state that the applicant's major is in one of the specified fields. Baccalaureate degrees with majors in a field not listed above which included a heavy concentration in qualifying courses will not be considered qualifying.
Some specific fields which are not qualifying are agriculture, anthropology, architecture, computer science, food science, mathematics, science education, and nuclear science.
NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Function of Work:
To utilize regulatory and/or non-regulatory measures to create, restore, enhance, protect, and preserve the state's coastal wetlands, marshes, flood plains, and other natural resources vital to the state's economy and/or the safety of its citizens (private, public, institutional, industrial, and governmental), and to protect the citizens of Louisiana with hurricane flood protection measures.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Usually direct from a Coastal Resources Scientist Supervisor, but may receive supervision from higher level personnel.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
LOCATION OF WORK:
State agencies involved in coastal science activities.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Coastal Resources Scientist 2 by the presence of entry level work.
Assists in making verbal presentations to higher level Coastal Resource Scientists and/or preparing written technical reports documenting field investigations, permit reviews, consistency reviews, enforcement reviews, or compliance reviews.
Assists in performing scientific searches, compiling and cataloging data, collecting field samples, analyzing data, and preparing reports and maps.
Assists with on-site scientific/technical ecosystem information gathering and analysis of data for the preparation of various position papers to be used in determining the best coastal restoration or hurricane protection projects for implementation.
Provides general information through written correspondence, arranging and preparing information for public meetings, hearings, workshops, symposiums, and etc., or by assisting in public awareness and education activities.
Conducts basic analyses of environmental data using computerized data base(s) or GIS.
Assists in the preparation of Coastal Use Permits, consistency authorizations, or enforcement actions; may draft permits for projects under close supervision.
Assists in reviews of local coastal programs and in providing pertinent information and technical assistance to the coastal parishes.
May be assigned scientific studies of very limited size and complexity, or assist in studies or programs of larger scope and complexity.
Assists in inventorying land uses, solid and hydrological and meteorological regimes, and obtaining and analyzing biological samples and data to determine which conditions may cause or be causing adverse impacts to coastal wetlands, marshes, flood plains, ecosystems, and other natural resources within these areas.
Assists in preparing technical reports, publications, and pamphlets relative to the protection, conservation and enhancement of coastal wetlands, marshes, and flood plain areas in Louisiana, and hurricane flood protection for the citizens of the state.
Salary : $3,624 - $5,346
