DFWRC Game Warden

CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES
OF THE FLATHEAD NATION

PO BOX 278
PABLO MT 59855

406-675-2700
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT FAX: 406-226-2562

CSKT Website: csktribes.org
E-mail: sherry.dupuis@cskt.org

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TITLE: DFWRC Game Warden (2 positions available)

LOCATION: Natural Resources Department
Division of Fish, Wildlife, Recreation & Conservation (DFWRC)

SALARY: $23.08 to $26.53 per hour

CLOSING DATE: Thursday, July 27th, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The
successful applicant if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test
and will be required to serve a mandatory six-month probationary period. This position
consists of full working level enforcement activity, involving enforcement of Fish & Wildlife laws, and
other natural resources related laws. Area of Patrol will include the Flathead Indian Reservation and
aboriginal areas off the Reservation. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performs investigative duties associated with Tribal & State violations.
• Patrols areas as assigned.
• Maintains surveillance of patrol areas to ascertain if violations have occurred and citing persons

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (AS REFLECTED ON THE TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT
APPLICATION)

➢ Completion of basic Police Academy Training and other police training as prescribed by the
Department.

➢ Applicant must be able to effectively participate as a member of the Tribal Search & Rescue
initial response team and safely accomplish operations in various situations.

➢ Working knowledge of Wildlife Enforcement practices and procedures, applicable Federal, State
and Tribal regulations; working knowledge of Reservations land areas, and Tribal Fish & Wildlife
Conservation Department Manual.

➢ Skills in handling firearms are required by the position, weapon and weaponless self-defense,
using trapping equipment, boats, snowmobiles, and 4x4 vehicles.

➢ Must pass and maintain department physical fitness test annually, possess working knowledge of
wilderness medicine, skills in water, backcountry, and vehicle rescue methods.

➢ Required to attend and complete training at annual Fish & Wildlife species identification
workshop.

➢ Required to have an annual doctor's physical examination and a signed doctor's statement that
the incumbent can perform all the physical tasks listed on respective position description.

➢ Must possess a valid Montana driver's license at the time of employment.
➢ Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
➢ Must be able to obtain a First Aid/CPR certification within 3 months.
➢ Must not have any Felony convictions.

➢ FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE INFORMATION BELOW WILL RESULT IN
IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION DURING THE SCREENING PROCESS.

SUBMIT:
1. Completed Tribal employment application.
2. Copies of relevant academic transcripts and training certificates.
3. Copy of a valid Montana driver’s license.
4. Proof of enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT.
5. If you are claiming Veterans Preference, a copy of the DD214 must be submitted with the

application.

SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE TO: Personnel Office, P.O. Box 278, Pablo MT 59855, at Telephone 406-
675-2700, Ext. 1040.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact – Garrett Fenton, Fish & Game Sergeant at 406-675-2700, ext.
7277.