Jobs with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation

Chief of Law Enforcement

Closing Date:    February 26, 2010
Location:          Central Office, 1801 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK
Salary:              $71,976.81 annual + excellent state benefits

Summary of Job Duties: Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Operations, is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling all enforcement of the wildlife laws of the State of Oklahoma in an orderly and efficient manner. Interpret wildlife laws and regulations for Department personnel and the general public. Develop and direct plans and procedures for improving operation and efficiency of the Division. Coordinate enforcement activities with other Divisions, state and federal agencies, and public groups and individuals. Prepare, submit, and administer an annual budget for all Division needs. Compile and submit accurate and detailed records of all Division activities. May present conservation programs for civic and sportsman groups and other segments of the public or other agencies.

Position manages, through intermediate supervisors, a large Division and has responsibility for quality and quantity of work, costs, methods, and personnel. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Must be able to use a computer and have a working knowledge of computer software, including word processing. Requires intermittent standing, walking and working with light to medium weight materials. When working in the field, may perform law enforcement work similar to a Game Warden. May be required to work extended hours, weekends, and travel with possible overnight stays. May be required to perform other management or non-management duties as directed by the Assistant Director or the Director.

Education: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree, from an accredited college or university, with at least 16 credit hours in wildlife courses. Preference is given for a wildlife related degree.

Experience: Requires nine (9) years of wildlife law enforcement experience. Preference will be given to supervisory experience with a State or Federal wildlife agency. If employed as an Oklahoma Game Warden and hired prior to 1995 experience will substitute for the education requirement.

Knowledge and Skills: Requires decisions to be made on a wide variety of complex, changing problems most of which cannot be anticipated and for which there is little existing procedure or past practice. Requires careful analysis of the effect of the solution on other activities and overall coordination within the Department. Involves a high degree of resourcefulness, independent judgment, initiative, and long-range planning. Requires knowledge of pertinent objectives, policies, wildlife laws and Department regulations. Responsible for confidential data such as arrest and conviction records, special investigation records and personnel records.

How to Apply: Must apply on Department of Wildlife employment application available from our Human Resources Office, 1801 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105. Applications are also available to down-load from our web site, www.wildlifedepartment.com. Submit completed application to this address. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a background check, psychological and physical exam and a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use before appointment. Must be a U.S. Citizen or Alien authorized to work in the United States.

Full time Department of Wildlife employees MUST submit a signed Letter of Application to the Human Resource Office,

The Department will make all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, terminations, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on grounds of age, race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or other factors which cannot be lawfully used as the basis for an employment decision.

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	Chief of Law Enforcement Closing Date: February 26, 2010 Location: Central Office, 1801 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK Salary: $71,976.81 annual + excellent state benefits Summary of Job Duties: Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Operations, is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling all enforcement of the wildlife laws of the State of Oklahoma in an orderly and efficient manner. Interpret wildlife laws and regulations for Department personnel and the general public. Develop and direct plans and procedures for improving operation and efficiency of the Division. Coordinate enforcement activities with other Divisions, state and federal agencies, and public groups and individuals. Prepare, submit, and administer an annual budget for all Division needs. Compile and submit accurate and detailed records of all Division activities. May present conservation programs for civic and sportsman groups and other segments of the public or other agencies. Position manages, through intermediate supervisors, a large Division and has responsibility for quality and quantity of work, costs, methods, and personnel. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Must be able to use a computer and have a working knowledge of computer software, including word processing. Requires intermittent standing, walking and working with light to medium weight materials. When working in the field, may perform law enforcement work similar to a Game Warden. May be required to work extended hours, weekends, and travel with possible overnight stays. May be required to perform other management or non-management duties as directed by the Assistant Director or the Director. Requirements: Education: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree, from an accredited college or university, with at least 16 credit hours in wildlife courses. Preference is given for a wildlife related degree. Experience: Requires nine (9) years of wildlife law enforcement experience. Preference will be given to supervisory experience with a State or Federal wildlife agency. If employed as an Oklahoma Game Warden and hired prior to 1995 experience will substitute for the education requirement. Knowledge and Skills: Requires decisions to be made on a wide variety of complex, changing problems most of which cannot be anticipated and for which there is little existing procedure or past practice. Requires careful analysis of the effect of the solution on other activities and overall coordination within the Department. Involves a high degree of resourcefulness, independent judgment, initiative, and long-range planning. Requires knowledge of pertinent objectives, policies, wildlife laws and Department regulations. Responsible for confidential data such as arrest and conviction records, special investigation records and personnel records. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO FULL-TIME DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES How to Apply: Must apply on Department of Wildlife employment application available from our Human Resources Office, 1801 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105. Applications are also available to down-load from our web site, www.wildlifedepartment.com. Submit completed application to this address. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a background check, psychological and physical exam and a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use before appointment. Must be a U.S. Citizen or Alien authorized to work in the United States. Full time Department of Wildlife employees MUST submit a signed Letter of Application to the Human Resource Office, The Department will make all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, terminations, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on grounds of age, race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or other factors which cannot be lawfully used as the basis for an employment decision.
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