Stock Assessment Biologist, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries- Office of Fisheries
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Position title: Biologist DCL-A (Stock Assessment Biologist)
Job Description:
Work as part of a stock assessment team in the development of priority stock assessments and fishery management plans for the Marine and Inland Fisheries Sections.
Design and direct research projects to support future stock assessment for the Marine and Inland Fisheries Sections.
Provide managers with technical support/ data analysis/recommendations for proposed changes to harvest regulation.
Provide technical support/ data analysis for ongoing and proposed research projects for the Marine and Inland Fisheries Sections.
Participate in internal and external reviews of research projects, stock assessments, and fishery management plans.
Requirements:
A detailed understanding of the fisheries management and stock assessment processes.
A detailed understanding of population dynamics with the ability to directly apply this to the stock assessment process.
Very strong analytical, writing, and oral communication skills.
The ability to conduct thorough statistical analysis and population modeling. This implies strong knowledge of a programming language.
The ability to work as part of a stock assessment team.
Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries management, animal science, or forestry.
Four years of professional experience in fisheries management, with emphasis on coastal fisheries issues, habitat enhancement, research, or population and community modeling, and regulations development.
Salary Range: Min. $41,912/year Max. $83,408/year
How to Apply:
Applications will be accepted on the Louisiana Department of Civil Service website ( HYPERLINK "http://www.jobs.la.gov" www.jobs.la.gov) during the Application Period of March 1, 2011 to March 15, 2011. For more information contact Andy Fischer HYPERLINK "mailto:afischer@wlf.la.gov" afischer@wlf.la.gov 225-765-2390.