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State of Louisiana

BIOLOGIST DCL-A

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$4.4K - $8.0K/mo

Wildlife & Fisheries-Wildlife Opening Date: 07/23/2026 Closing Date: 8/5/2026 11:59 PM Central ... Additionally, the incumbent mentors lower-level biologists and serves as the Assistant to the Deer ...

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What is the difference between Assistant Wildlife Interpreter vs Wildlife Educator?

AspectAssistant Wildlife InterpreterWildlife Educator
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma; some roles may prefer related certificationsHigh school diploma; often requires additional education or certifications in environmental education
Work EnvironmentZoos, aquariums, nature centers, outdoor settingsSchools, nature centers, museums, outdoor programs
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in visitor centers, parks, wildlife facilitiesUsed in educational institutions, parks, conservation programs
Common Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

Assistant Wildlife Interpreters assist visitors by providing information about wildlife and conservation efforts, often in visitor centers or outdoor settings. Wildlife Educators focus on teaching the public or students about wildlife and environmental topics, frequently in educational or community programs. While both roles involve wildlife education, Assistant Wildlife Interpreters typically support interpretive programs, whereas Wildlife Educators lead structured educational activities.

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Supervisory Wildlife Biologist (Assistant District Supervisor)

Supervisory Wildlife Biologist (Assistant District Supervisor)

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Osprey, FL

$61K/yr

Other

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

You will serve as an Assistant District Supervisor within Wildlife Services (WS). Primary duties involve assisting in the planning, recommending, organizing, and administering of operational and technical assistance programs designed to efficiently, effectively, and safely reduce wildlife damage that adversely impacts agricultural interests, human health and safety, property, and natural resources.
Qualifications:Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.
BASIC REQUIREMENT:
Degree: Biological Science that included:
  • At least 9 semester hours in such wildlife subjects as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, wildlife management, or research courses in the field of wildlife biology; and
  • At least 12 semester hours in zoology in such subjects as general zoology, invertebrate zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, genetics, ecology, cellular biology, parasitology, entomology, or research courses in such subjects (Excess courses in wildlife biology may be used to meet the zoology requirements where appropriate.); and
  • At least 9 semester hours in botany or the related plant sciences.
OR
Combination of education and experience: equivalent to a major in biological science (i.e., at least 30 semester hours), with at least 9 semester hours in wildlife subjects, 12 semester hours in zoology, and 9 semester hours in botany or related plant science, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement you will also need to meet the following:
FOR THE GS-9 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-7 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:
  • Leading a team, including developing and providing training in wildlife damage mitigation.
  • Selecting the appropriate method, such as pesticides, firearms, explosives, repellents, traps, to develop and deliver safe and effective damage management strategies.
  • Interpreting and applying policies, regulations, laws, and ordinances that affect wildlife damage management operations and working within those guidelines.

OR
2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree in one of the following degree fields: Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Ecology, or Wildlife Management or closely related field.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level..
TRANSCRIPTS are required if:
  • This position requires specific coursework or a degree in a specific field to be basically qualified.
  • You are qualifying for the position based on education.
  • You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education.
  • This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university.
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-9 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education:
Please see above for education qualification requirement information.Employment Type: OTHER

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