Coastal Resources Scientist 1-3

For recruitment purposes, applicants who are within 90 days of graduating with 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 will be allowed to apply for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Working with engineers and planners to implement new coastal restoration projects.
• Working with Coastwide Reference Monitoring System (CRMS) data. Includes QA/QC, database management, data analysis and integration into restoration project assessments.
• Collecting monitoring data including vegetation, surface elevation change and accretion, shoreline change, submerged aquatic vegetation, and hydrology data types.
• Developing and implementing monitoring plans for coastal restoration projects.
• Operating and maintaining boats including shallow draft vessels and airboats.
• Assessing coastal restoration project effectiveness and composing reports.
• Managing monitoring data and interacting with CPRA’s CIMS database.

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

[email protected]

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