WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT AGENT

WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT AGENT Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4697664) Apply  WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT AGENT Salary $3,340.00 - $6,758.00 Monthly Location Grand Isle, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 512-201453-24 Department Wildlife & Fisheries-Office of the Secretary Opening Date 10/18/2024 Closing Date 10/23/2024 11:59 PM Central Description Benefits Questions Supplemental Information VACANCY INFORMATION: Preference will be given for prior Wildlife Enforcement experience, post-certification and knowledge of Grand Isle. This position is domiciled inJefferson Parish. This position is in a Career Progression Group. Applications will be rejected if the applicant fails to meet the minimum qualifications, submits an incomplete application or fails to apply by the closing date of the announcement. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application listing complete work experience and education. SUPPLEMENT INFORMATION: The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting the state's renewable natural resources, including all wildlife and aquatic life. LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information and technology. This position is located in the Enforcement Division within the Office of the Secretary. The incumbent of this position will assist in addressing the challenges of recruiting and retaining a diverse and effective workforce. This includes, but not limited to, identifying and attracting talent from a diverse pool, ensuring every candidate is treated fairly, verifying that the application and screening process is bias-free, working closely with human resources, participate in establishing policies that enhance the agency's hiring process and indirectly supervising personnel responsible for other talent acquisition functions. IDEAL CANDIDATE: Strong Leadership skills Problem solving skills Great integrity Great communication skills Independent thinking skills Keen attention to details Ability to communicate orally and in writing Please click on the link below to learn more about this position. Wildlife Enforcement (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/asp/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=133650) Agent 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. For further information about this vacancy contact: Consuello Brown [email protected] Department of Wildlife & Fisheries Human Resources P.O. Box 98000 Baton Rouge, LA 70898 The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide athttp://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader) (https://get.adobe.com/reader/) (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader) (https://get.adobe.com/reader/) (Download PDF reader) Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Six months of experience in wildlife conservation law enforcement as a Wildlife Enforcement Cadet in the Enforcement Division of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment. Active Police Officers Standard of Training (POST) certification and current annual training requirements. An applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony, or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by the State and Federal laws is granted. NOTE: This job has special physical requirements in that the incumbent must lift heavy objects (50 lbs. or more), walk long distances, work in harsh weather conditions, fire handguns, rifles, and shotguns accurately and have the ability to operate vehicles, boats, and all-terrain vehicles while in the performance of duties. Job Concepts FUNCTION OF WORK: To provide the enforcement patrol component in support of major programs for fish, game, wildlife, ecosystem, and boating safety regulations for the protection and sustainability of wildlife/fisheries resources and public safety within an assigned area or for a statewide specialized enforcement unit in an on-the-job training capacity. LEVEL OF WORK: Entry. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Close from a Wildlife Enforcement Lieutenant, Wildlife and Fisheries Law Enforcement Training Academy staff, or higher-level Wildlife Enforcement personnel who are Field Training Officers during FTO program. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None. LOCATION OF WORK: Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Law Enforcement Division. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from Wildlife Enforcement Cadet by the absence of training in an academy setting. Differs from Wildlife Enforcement Senior Agent by the absence of performing the full range of field enforcement work and by the supervision received. Examples of Work Investigates/conducts law enforcement activities designed to impact natural resource conservation, protection and management objectives, and to provide public safety services. Checks hunters and fishermen for equipment, limits and license compliance. Assists other law enforcement agencies in the apprehension of criminals. Investigates complaints of alleged violations. Provides search and rescue response services. Provides information to the public regarding wildlife/fisheries conservation and boating safety. Investigates boating incidents. Trains for certification in defensive driving, first responder, hunter/boating education instructor, police boat operation, firearms, defense tactics, boating crash investigation, field survival, enforcement of wildlife/fisheries/boating laws, as well as other state criminal code. 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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx 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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge? Yes No 02 If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A. 03 According to State Civil Service rule 22.8, applicants who possess a Louisiana Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification will be exempt from the Protective Services Exam (PSE). Do you currently possess a Louisiana POST Certification? Yes No Required Question Agency State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email