Coastal Resources Scientist

Overview

This position serves as a Coastal Resources Scientist in the Lafayette Regional Office (LRO), Operations Division of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) to support critical ecosystem monitoring and management efforts. The incumbent provides journeyman-level scientific and technical expertise in support of coastal restoration and hurricane flood protection projects. Work is performed as part of a functional unit contributing to the implementation of CPRA’s mission to protect and restore Louisiana’s coast.

A bachelor2s degree in one of the following fields: biological sciences, physical sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, natural sciences, engineering or a related field.

• Works with Coastwide Reference Monitoring System (CRMS) data (QA/QC, database management, data analysis and integration into restoration project assessments)
• Develops and implements monitoring plans for coastal restoration projects
• Collects monitoring data including vegetation, surface elevation change and accretion, shoreline change, submerged aquatic vegetation, and hydrology data types
• Manages monitoring data and interacts with CPRAs CIMS database
• Assesses coastal restoration project effectiveness and composes detailed technical reports for stakeholders
• Works with engineers and planners to implement new coastal restoration and flood protection projects
• Operates and maintains boats including shallow draft vessels and airboats

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Coastal Resources Scientist 1, Coastal Resources Scientist 2, or Coastal Resources Scientist 3, depending on level of experience.

Office

Location:

635 Cajundome Blvd Lafayette, LA 70506

Compensation: The maximum salary for the Coastal Resources Scientist 3 is $84,136 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

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

Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Louisiana is a State as Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

No Civil Service test is required to fill 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.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

If you have any questions, you may contact:
Rachel Dunbar, Human Resources Supervisor
P.O. Box 44027
Baton Rouge, LA 70804

CPRA.Human Resources

Louisiana is a State as Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.