[ES_JOBS_NET] COASTAL RESOURCES SCIENTIST 4, State of Louisiana

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/2513544/coastal-resources-scientist-4

Salary
$4,751.06 - $7,006.00 Monthly
Location
New Orleans, LA
Job Type
Classified
Department
GOV-Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
Job Number
CPRA-117546
Closing
8/9/2019 11:59 PM Central

his position is located at the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority in the Operations Division, New Orleans Regional Office

The Coastal Resources Scientist 4 position performs functions essential to coastal restoration and flood protection and is located in the New Orleans Regional Office (NORO), Operations Division of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA).  Work involves a high level of expertise and multi-disciplinary experience (e.g. wetland ecology, hydrology, fisheries) for the successful operation, monitoring, and outreach engagement for CPRA's river diversion projects.  Examples of work include independent decision making critical to the management, operations and governance (i.e. Technical and Advisory Committees) of the Caernarvon, Davis Pond, Mid-Barataria and Mid-Breton freshwater diversions.  Work also includes the management of statewide multi-million dollar fisheries and USGS hydrologic contracts, as well as regular data management, in-depth analysis, and comprehensive reporting for the Barataria and Breton Basins.  Because of the large scale impacts of diversions to multiple user groups, the position will be higher profile and will require frequent interaction with CPRA administration, government officials (local, state, federal), CPRA partners (e.g. NGO's), fishing industry representatives, media, and the general public, which will necessitate strong public speaking and interpersonal skills.  Much of the work involves technical issues for which there may be little precedent and which require balancing economic, environmental, and social considerations on topics, which may be very controversial.

The maximum salary for the Coastal Resources Scientist 4 is $84,074 annually.

The special entrance rates established for this position is $2,192.80 bi-weekly.

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 by selecting the 'Applications' link after logging into their account.  Below are the most common status messages and their meanings.

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The State of Louisiana only accepts online applications. Paper applications will not be accepted. Computer access is available at your local library, at local Louisiana Workforce Commission Business Career Solutions Centers<https://www.laworks.net/Downloads/WFD/B&CSC_Contacts.pdf> (Download PDF reader)<https://get.adobe.com/reader/>, and at the State Civil Service Testing and Recruiting Center at 5825 Florida Boulevard, Room 1070, Baton Rouge, LA 70806.  If you require an ADA accommodation, please contact our office at (225) 925-1911 or Toll Free: (866) 783-5462 during business hours for additional assistance.

(Please note:  Libraries and LWC centers cannot provide in-depth assistance to applicants with limited computer skills; therefore, we suggest that such applicants have someone with computer proficiency accompany them to these facilities to assist with the computer application process.  Also, no State Civil Service employees are housed at the libraries or LWC centers to answer specific questions about the hiring process.  Such questions should be directed to the State Civil Service Testing and Recruiting Center at the phone numbers above or by visiting the office on Florida Blvd. where assistance is available.  Information is also provided on our job seeker website at https://jobs.civilservice.louisiana.gov/).

Louisiana is a State as Model Employer for individuals with disabilities.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. An application may be considered incomplete if the work experience and education sections are not completed.  Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

If you have any questions, you may contact:
Holly Anderson, Human Resources Supervisor
P.O. Box 44027
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
CPRA.HumanResources at la.gov<mailto:CPRA.HumanResources at la.gov>
Qualifications
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, plus two years of professional level experience in coastal resource management, wetland resource management, environmental science, natural resource management, or biology.

SUBSTITUTIONS:
Graduate training with less than a master's degree will substitute for the required experience on the basis of fifteen semester hours in any of the qualifying fields for a maximum of six months of the required experience.

A master's degree in any of the qualifying fields will substitute for one year of the required experience.

A Ph.D. in any of the qualifying fields will substitute for the two years of required experience.

NOTE:
The transcript must state that the applicant's major is in one of the specified fields. Baccalaureate oradvanced degreeswith 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 a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies:  the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; the New England Commission of Higher Education; the Higher Learning Commission; the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To utilize knowledge of 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, in a specialized capacity.

LEVEL OF WORK:
Advanced.

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 3 by the presence of specialized responsibilities.

Differs from Coastal Resources Scientist Supervisor by the absence of direct supervision responsibilities.

Differs from Coastal Resources Scientist Staff DCL-A by the absence of specialized technical knowledge at the expert level and designation as a dual career ladder job.
Examples of Work
Establishes a mentoring relationship with lower level Coastal Resources Scientists by providing guidance, technical expertise, support, training, and career development.

Assists in the evaluation of procedures to ensure quantity and quality of work is consistent among lower level Coastal Resources Scientists.

May review and monitor the work of lower level Coastal Resources Scientists to ensure technical accuracy and completeness as well as consistency with department, office, division, and section policies.

Evaluates and makes recommendations to officials regarding federal, state, commercial, and private projects with potentially large environmental and/or legal consequences.

Trains lower level personnel on procedures within the unit, as well as on applicable laws, regulations, policies, and complex technical evaluation procedures.

Recommends policy and procedural changes for particular activities or projects in geographical or sensitive ecosystem areas.

Prepares grant proposals and participates in meetings with representatives of state and federal government in order to secure monies for projects or programs; assists with final negotiation of the grants and prepares required progress reports.

Participates in evaluating applications for securing state/federal monies to address coastal erosion, flooding, and other natural resources problems.

Assists in the supervision of a program for the tracking of permits, violations, and certifications to assure that permitted activities comply with the permit conditions.

Serves as lead worker during site inspections for compliance with permit conditions, agreements, industry standards, and best management practices, prior to and during construction of large commercial and industrial facilities.

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