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Coastal Resources Scientist Staff DCL-A (Enforcement)
$27.52 - $49.55 Hourly Full-time Posted Sep 29, 2026 · 2 days ago
Closes Oct 4, 2026
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The Office of Enforcement’s Ecology Inspections unit is hiring a Coastal Resources Scientist Staff DCL-A in Baton Rouge. The scientist supports regulatory compliance inspections and environmental protection work tied to coastal and natural-resource rules. Ideal for candidates with coastal science or environmental compliance backgrounds seeking a classified DCL-A role.
Source: GovernmentJobs / State of Louisiana NeoGov
Career & cost-of-living context — Louisiana
Typical path: HS diploma plus academy/agency training
⚜ State of Louisiana classified position — applications typically run through the Louisiana Careers site, and many roles require a civil-service test score before you can be referred.
Living in Baton Rouge, LA
- Median rent
- $1,108/mo
- Median home value
- $232,300
- Median household income
- $68,910/yr
- Population
- 871,379
HUD fair market rent (FY2026, East Baton Rouge Parish): $1,064/mo 1BR · $1,204/mo 2BR
Cost-of-living figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates. Fair market rents: U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, FY2026.