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PLANNER/ ESTIMATOR
Salary
$4,470.00 - $8,044.00 Monthly
Location
Lafayette, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
513-215485-25
Department
Wildlife & Fisheries-Wildlife
Opening Date
12/08/2025
Closing Date
12/13/2025 11:59 PM Central
Description
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About this Job
LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information and technology. The Office of Wildlife exists to provide wise stewardship of Louisiana's wildlife and associated habitats and increase wildlife conservation awareness.
PLANNER/ ESTIMATOR- OPERATIONS AND OUTREACH
This position will assist the Facility Program within the Office of Wildlife in maintenance and construction of buildings and other land improvements.
Minimum Qualifications
Four years of experience in the building construction trade or in building construction; OR
A bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, industrial arts, or a construction field plus one year of experience in the building construction trade or in building construction.
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
This position will be responsible for the use of CAD to describe construction/renovation needs and provide cost estimates.
This position will create and manage construction documents through the Title 38 process.
This position will be responsible for monitoring projects to ensure completion in accordance with State rules/ regulations and complete other duties as assigned.
POSITION- SPECIFIC DETAILS:
Appointment Type:Job appointment, probational appointment, promotional, or detail to special duty. If filled as a job appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a probational appointment should funding become available. Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if selected.
Location: This position will be domiciled in Lafayette.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
HOW TO APPLY
No Civil Service test score is 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.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification. A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants. Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
If you are applying for a position which requires a baccalaureate and/or master’s degree you may apply 90 days prior to receipt of your degree, however, the effective date of the appointment cannot be prior to your graduation date.
For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at PDF reader) (
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VACANCY CONTACT:
Cassandra Louis
Department of Wildlife & Fisheries- Human Resources
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
clouis@wlf.la.gov
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 Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
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 ( 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
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