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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service COASTAL RESOURCES SCIENTIST 1/2/3 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
COASTAL RESOURCES SCIENTIST 1/2/3
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COASTAL RESOURCES SCIENTIST 1/2/3
Salary
$3,181.00 - $5,724.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
419-193854-SAJ
Department
DPS-Office of State Police
Opening Date
04/23/2024
Closing Date
5/7/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
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Supplemental Information
This vacancy is located at the Department of Public Safety in the Office of State Police – Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office.
FUNCTION OF WORK:
The Coastal Resources Scientist 1/2/3 in the Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office (LOSCO) is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Regional Restoration Planning Program for the State. Oversees and participates in monitoring events. This involves writing and implementing plans and collecting samples, analyzing collected data, meeting regularly with other project personnel including members of State and Federal Trustees. In addition, the Coastal Resource Scientist 1/2/3 will assist the Oil Spill Coordinator, Deputy Coordinator, Coastal Resource Scientist Manager and the Environmental Scientist Manager in the performance of their duties.
50% Assist in the coordination, development and implementation of the State's Regional Restoration Planning Program. Assist in the coordination of NRDA restoration activities between State and Federal Trustees, responsible parties, parishes, and other stakeholders. Conduct studies and analytical assessments for NRDA projects including reviewing scientific literature, compiling and cataloging data, collecting field samples, analyzing data, and preparing reports and maps to support field investigations for NRDA projects. Prepare comprehensive reports and articles detailing project developments, technology/environmental issues, management activities, and policy matters as needed. Assist in the direction of highly specialized restoration projects (design, implementation, and monitoring) and coordinate scientific planning with contracting agencies. Assist in reviewing and responding to public comments associated with draft and final documents. Assist in the negotiation of NRDA settlements in coordination with Trustees. Maintain the administrative records for NRDA cases. Prepare maps, technical literature, and reports for dissemination to Trustees, responsible parties, and other stake holders. Will work with state agencies and responsible parties on the development and implementation of the compensation schedule and restoration banking program for oil spills. Provide technical advice to LOSCO during spill response and NRDAs.
15% Enters and performs quality assurance evaluations of data into LOSCO's database. Assist in the development or revisions and implementation of Response and NRDA procedures for the State of Louisiana and training for State Oil Spill Response Teams. Develop and implement standards and criteria for NRDA project/program evaluation. Maintains a high level of expertise and familiarity with sensitive state and federal regulations, restoration projects, and apprises higher level personnel of potential problems.
10% Assist in the coordination of oil spill preparedness exercises attended by all natural resource trustee agencies. Participate in drills as directed. Assist in developing and updating a statewide oil spill prevention and response plan (Plan) and participate in the development of federal Area Contingency Plans. Assist in providing a point of contact for government, industry and the general public for issues related to oil spill planning, response, damage assessment and restoration.
10% Manages (CRS 3) or assists in the management of (CRS I or 2) projects, contracts, interagency agreements, cooperative agreements, memorandums of agreement (MOA), and memorandums of understanding (MOU) as directed. Represent LOSCO at and participate in meetings, workshops, symposiums, conferences, and seminars to enhance the development of the oil spill response and prevention, NRDA, and RRP programs.
5% Conduct response activities according to the designated function(s) and associated duties specified in the LOSCO Response Procedures. Participate in shoreline cleanup assessment teams.
5% Analyze technical innovations of importance to the state with emphasis on restoration, oil spills, and protection of natural resources. Keep apprised of latest scientific techniques, testing procedures and technological advancements concerning oil spills and NRDAs.
5% Performs other related duties as assigned.
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Coastal Resources Scientist 1,2,3 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 on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
No Civil Service test scoreis 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: Samantha Johnson Department of Public Safety/Human Resources Management PO Box 66909 Baton Rouge, LA 70896 Samantha.Johnson@LA.Gov "The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to theLouisiana Employment Resource Guide (http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide\_2018.pdf)Minimum 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.
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.
Job Concepts
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.
Examples of 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.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
* Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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To ensure compliance with DPS-PSS Policy 01-02.01 Nepotism, no individual may be hired, promoted, demoted or transferred within DPS, if the individual is related to another employee who is, or would be, within their line of supervision. Relative is defined as: child, step-child, sibling, spouse, parent, step-parent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandchild, grandparent, and any "in law" relationship. Are you related to anyone employed with the Department of Public Safety, Public Safety Services?
Yes
No
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please list the name of your relative and relationship. If you answered "No" to the above question, enter N/A.
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Do you possess 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? Please ensure this information is included on your application.
Yes
No
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Have you attached a copy of your transcript to your application?
Yes
No
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the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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