COASTAL RESOURCES SCIENTIST MANAGER

COASTAL RESOURCES SCIENTIST MANAGER Print ( Apply ufeff COASTAL RESOURCES SCIENTIST MANAGER Salary $79,996.80 - $126,252.00 Annually Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number CPRA- 219120 Department GOV-Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Opening Date 03/23/2026 Closing Date 4/13/2026 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits About this Job The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) is seeking a Coastal Resources Scientist Manager to lead the Feasibility Section within the Planning & Research Division. This position oversees a team of professional staff responsible for project feasibility analysis, planning, and intergovernmental coordination in support of Louisianau2019s coastal restoration and hurricane flood protection programs. The incumbent manages complex, multidisciplinary efforts that balance environmental, economic, and social considerations while advancing CPRAu2019s mission to protect, restore, and sustain the stateu2019s critical coastal resources. 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 four 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 three 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 two years of experience in coastal resource management, wetland resource management, environmental science, natural resource management, or biology. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: + Supervises and manages a multidisciplinary team responsible for project feasibility analysis, planning, and intergovernmental coordination for multi-million-dollar coastal restoration and hurricane flood protection initiatives, including hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating staff performance. + Leads stakeholder engagement and high-level coordination efforts by supporting public meetings and hearings, guiding technical data collection and analysis, and overseeing the development of reports and materials used by senior leadership, task forces, and legislative bodies to inform project selection and funding decisions. + Oversees the development and management of professional service contracts, including evaluating RFP responses, negotiating cost estimates, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements, reviewing deliverables and invoices, and providing award and performance recommendations to senior leadership. + Leads and supports federal grant activities by preparing proposals, monitoring compliance and reporting requirements, ensuring timely submission of deliverables, and advising leadership on risks and solutions to maintain full grant compliance. + Directs and reviews the development of detailed technical reports and staff work products, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance prior to submission to senior leadership and external stakeholders, including materials prepared for the Governor, Congressional Delegation, Louisiana Legislature, and public dissemination. + Represents the Planning & Research Division and CPRA in technical subcommittees, conferences, and public forums, while supporting special projects and fulfilling duties that include in-state fieldwork under challenging conditions and occasional out-of-state travel. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional Office Location: 150 Terrace Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Compensation: The maximum salary for the Coastal Resources Scientist Manager is $126,256 annually. The special bi-weekly entrance rate for this position is $3,076.80. How To Apply: No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the u201cApplyu201d 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. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. 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. Contact Information: If you have any questions, you may contact: Rachel Dunbar, Human Resources Supervisor P.O. Box 44027 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 Louisiana is a State as Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. 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 Parental Leaveu2013 Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at Holidays and Leave u2013 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 u2013 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 (LASERS has provided this video (to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana ( + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (among others Employer State of Louisiana Address 1201 N 3rd St Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email

Created: 2026-03-25