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8554
CONSERVATION OFFICER, MAJOR
Nature of Work
Under administrative direction, is responsible to the
Colonel for operational supervision of districts. Responsible
for planning, conducting and monitoring field operations,
inspections of personnel and equipment; recommends allocation of
resources, assuring proper emphasis on wildlife law enforcement,
poaching prevention and enforcement measures; serves as principal
point of contact for district supervisors.
Responsible for subordinates enforcement of laws, rules and regulations, timely submission of required reports from district offices, compliance with special and general orders, maintenance of discipline by all sworn personnel and field clerical staff, may assign officers to duty whenever and wherever required by the functions, services and needs of the law enforcement section and all other assignments received from the Colonel. In the absence of the Colonel will be acting chief. Performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
There is one Major position which typically has
responsibility for overseeing the six districts in the Division
of Natural Resources. The position normally supervises
Conservation Officer Captains, Lieutenants, Sergeants and
Officers.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of natural
resources management.
Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel
management and public administration.
Ability to exercise independent judgement and delegate
authority and to plan, direct, coordinate, and supervise the
work of lower level personnel.
Ability to give and receive oral and written instructions in a
clear, concise manner.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with co-workers, local and state officials,
and with the general public.
Ability to review, investigate, and submit comments and
recommendations relative to change and improve policies,
practices or programs within the assigned specialized field.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or
university with preference given to majors in natural
sciences, law enforcement, criminology or criminal justice.
Substitution:
Employment for a period of four (4) years as a
law enforcement officer as certified by the Law Enforcement
Training
Subcommittee of the Governor's Committee on Crime,
Delinquency and Correction or International Association of
Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training
(ADLEST); OR an associate degree in natural sciences, law
enforcement, criminology or criminal justice plus two years
military police service or two years continuous employment as a
law enforcement officer certified by the Law
Enforcement Training Subcommittee of the Governor's
Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction or
International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement
Standards and Training (ADLEST).
Experience:
Nine years experience as a certified West Virginia
Conservation Officer, including four years in a supervisory/
administrative capacity in wildlife law enforcement.
NOTE: If selected, applicant must present certifications as
stipulated in Section 2, Article 7, Chapter 20 of the Code of
West Virginia.
Established: 9/16/93
Effective:
10/16/93