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8555
CONSERVATION OFFICER LIEUTENANT COLONEL
Nature of Work
Under administrative direction of the Chief
Conservation Officer, performs professional work at the
administrative level. Serves as Deputy Chief, administering Law
Enforcement Section activities. Exercises delegated authority to
staff the Law Enforcement Section in order to pursue goals
through orderly and efficient planning, organizing, directing and
controlling activities where objectives, operations, and
statutory requirements are analogous, of defined scope, and
require specialized and extensive knowledge of the natural
resources, environmental and related laws; serves as the
principal assistant to the Chief with extensive technical,
program-specific expertise. Work requires analysis and
interpretation of technical and legal principles; professional
practices; agency philosophy, operational policies and
regulations; and knowledge of the natural resources field where
situations may be atypical, precedent setting or controversial.
Formulates enforcement policies and practices based on court
decisions. Duties typically include direction and supervision of
administrative and managerial activities, through subordinate
leaders, including a sizable professional, technical and clerical
staff. Has latitude to exercise independent judgement in
execution of duties within jurisdiction. Prepares and submits
for consideration, legislation and administrative policies and
procedures; assists in preparation of budget requests for staff
and equipment, allocates funds and approves expenditures; will
chair meetings, deliver speeches, writes articles and
disseminates other informational materials to explain the
mission, policies and regulations of the Agency. Work is
reviewed primarily for results obtained; timeliness; compliance
with laws, rules, regulations, procedures and polices. Performs
related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Assists in administering a
diverse statewide natural resources law enforcement program at
the primary organizational level through subordinate program
managers which includes a large staff of professional, technical
employees. Work contains a variety of independent issues
relating to an aspect of organizational concern and that act upon
or influence the accomplishment of the overall agency objectives.
Is directly accountable to the Chief Conservation Officer.
Examples of Work
Assists in administering a major environmental program of the
state consistent with Federal and state laws and policy and
accepted principles.
Originates and recommends to Chief (Colonel) legislation and
administrative procedures as necessary to maintain
conservation law enforcement activities consistent with
current needs and fluctuating circumstances.
Chairs meetings; delivers speeches; writes articles and
disseminates other informational materials to explain law
enforcement principles and acquaint public and private
organizations with the mission, policies and regulations of
the division; details the impact on activities of the law
enforcement section; encourages cooperation and support,
when and where necessary.
Assists in preparation of budget requests covering staff and
equipment requirements, recommends allocation of funds to
law enforcement section, and approves expenditures.
Recommends manner and method to obtain and continue state
primacy in administration of federally mandated natural
resources and environmental programs and maximizes federal
fund eligibility.
Attends meetings, seminars and symposiums to obtain and
maintain knowledge of technical, scientific and
professional advancements in law enforcement.
Cooperates and coordinates plans and programs and activities
of the section with officials of other sections, divisions,
offices, local, state, interstate, and federal government
entities, and interested parties and seeks agreement to
resolve policy, compliance or jurisdictional issues and
formulates common goals.
Testifies at legislative, judicial, or public hearings on
agency position or as a subject-matter expert in the field
of conservation law enforcement. Represents agency as
state representative on multi-state boards, advisory
groups, etc. Represents the Chief (Colonel) on various
boards and advisory groups.
Administers and enforces laws, rules and regulations regarding
conservation, development, protection, enjoyment and use of
natural resources of the state for maintenance of
intrinsic, ecological or beneficial value.
Enters private lands to investigate and monitor environmental
status of matters under the purview of the agency.
Negotiates utilization of resources consistent with public
interest. Revokes, suspends or modifies operational
licenses or permits and may seek injunction, or criminal or
civil action against violators. May initiate writs and
warrants, make arrests, and/or review, recommend or develop
agreements between parties.
Researches new procedures and directs investigations to
develop and formulate plans and recommendations for
development, improvement, protection, preservation,
regulation and use of natural resources based on predicted
outcome.
Directs the preparation of studies including
descriptions of status, current practices and progress
reports regarding natural resources conservation,
utilization and protection.
Develops, recommends and oversees the implementation of
informational plans to advertise, promote and publicize
state natural resources and conservation, preservation,
protection and use of the natural resources consistent with
state management plans.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of principles and practices of natural resources and
environmental management sufficient to evaluate new
techniques or practices covering a range of unusual,
atypical, or new applications.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal legislation;
governmental relationships, organizational structure and
protocols; and relevant federal and state legislative
processes and judicial procedures as they relate to natural
resources law enforcement.
Knowledge of principles and practices of management including
organization, planning, budgeting, staffing, training,
controlling, and reporting.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel
management, budget preparation, and public administration.
Knowledge of acceptable methods and techniques used in
collection, organization and evaluation of technical data.
Skill in oral and written communications and public speaking.
Skill in evaluating scientific investigations.
Ability to order investigations, review technical and
statistical reports, draw valid conclusions, and develop
and execute appropriate action based on results obtained.
Ability to present and defend policies where dissention or
opposing views are typical and agreement or compromise are
necessary.
Ability to plan, organize, direct, control, evaluate, and
coordinate a variety of programs, investigations, and
administrative activities controlling natural resources and
environmental development, enjoyment and hygienic
preservation of nonrenewable natural resources and review
performance of staff.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions, exercise
sound judgment, and work without supervision.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with federal, state and local officials, the
general public, regulated community, supervisors, co
workers and staff.
Ability to comprehend and interpret theory, principles, laws
and regulations, policies and objectives of a scientific/
technical field.
Ability to evaluate and/or propose legislation, operational
activities and emerging technology to conceive strategic
plans for actualizing natural resources and environmental
objectives or making administrative or policy decisions.
Ability to exercise independent judgement, delegate authority,
and evaluate the results of work performed.
Ability to keep accurate records; write reports in a clear,
concise form; and present factual material and ideas
effectively.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle in West Virginia.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or
university with preference given to majors in natural
sciences, law enforcement, criminology or criminal justice.
Substitution:
Experience as described below may substitute
for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Experience:
Ten years experience as a certified West Virginia
Conservation Officer, six years of which must have been in
a supervisory and administrative capacity in wildlife law
enforcement.
Established: 6/19/96
Effective:
7/1/96