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168250
COASTAL RESOURCES SCIENTIST STAFF--DCL A
TS314     $57,242 - $103,064
Creation Date: 10/28/2003
Change Date: 01/01/2025

FUNCTION OF WORK:
Performs as a staff advisor and expert to provide specialized and technical scientific assistance at the Division, Office, and/or Department levels, by serving as the primary coordinating point for assigned coastal restoration projects and/or feasibility studies.

This job is designated a Dual Career Ladder job as defined in Civil Service Rules 1.14.1.1 and 5.9, requiring performance of higher-level, more complex duties, and possession of advanced, specialized skills. A Civil Service Commission-approved agency policy is required prior to implementation.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Expert
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Preferably from an Engineer Administrator, Coastal Administrator, or an unclassified agency official. However, alternative reporting relationships may be approved by DSCS.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May exercise functional/project supervision over Coastal Resources Scientists, as well as other technical and contractual professionals.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Coastal Resources Scientist Senior--DCL-B by the absence of responsibility for serving as the senior advisor/expert for a major coastal resource or flood protection program, project, or feasibility study as defined by an agency head.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Performs as a staff advisor/expert to provide specialized and technical scientific assistance to agency staff, various federal agencies, and the public on assigned coastal restoration projects and/or feasibility studies.

Serves as the primary point of contact for assigned coastal restoration or hurricane flood protection projects or studies; coordinates same with staff in other sections, as well as with local, state, and federal agencies.

May assist a higher-level Coastal Resources Scientist DCL in managing a complex study designed to provide guidance for future restoration and protection projects in Louisiana's coastal wetlands and marshes.

Reviews and recommends to higher-level personnel approval/disapproval or modifications to monitoring plans.

Serves as a representative on advisory committees for coastal restoration and flood protection programs, projects, and/or feasibility studies.

Ensures that the work of private firms and contractors on assigned projects or feasibility studies adheres to the specific details and standards stipulated in the contract, as well as to federal and state regulations.

Evaluates technical proposals for projects and/or feasibility studies; makes recommendations for awards.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor's degree in one of the following fields: biological sciences, physical sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, natural sciences, engineering or a related field plus three years of experience in coastal resource management, wetland resource management, environmental science, natural resource management, or biology; OR

A master's degree in biological sciences, physical sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, natural sciences, engineering or a related field plus two years of experience in coastal resource management, wetland resource management, environmental science, natural resource management, or biology; OR

A Ph.D. in biological sciences, physical sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, natural sciences, engineering or a related field plus one year of experience in coastal resource management, wetland resource management, environmental science, natural resource management, or biology.