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Career Opportunity Bulletin
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OPENING DATE: November 1, 2022 CLOSING DATE: December 20, 2022
GENERAL INFORMATION:
These positions are part time positions, from May 9, 2023, to the end of August, as a Deputy Game Warden assigned to specific bodies of water to enforce recreational boating rules and regulations. Deputies will be assigned to the Sebago Lakes Region, Belgrade Lakes Region or Moosehead Lake Region depending on operational need. It will be expected that these Deputy Game Wardens will work in state issued watercraft, patrolling specific bodies of water. The Deputy’s primary mission will include, educating the boating public, handing out department-sponsored literature, issuing warnings and summonses for boating violations.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This is certified, uniformed, law enforcement work as a member of the Maine Warden Service, Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, under the direct supervision of Warden Service Personnel, protecting inland fish and wildlife resources and the safety of the public. The Deputy Game Warden’s work includes:
To be a successful Deputy Maine Game Warden, an individual must possess knowledge of wildlife, hunting, fishing, trapping, and boat operation; a strong desire to work in law enforcement; self initiative; and a willingness to work out-of-doors in adverse weather conditions, oftentimes without assistance. In all cases, a Deputy Warden seeks to promote good public relations and compliance with all fish and wildlife regulations.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: In order to qualify, you must:
Important notes: YOU MUST ATTACH THE FOLLOWING WITH YOUR DIRECT HIRE APPLICATION:
* Proof of age (copy of birth certificate or driver’s license).
* a copy of your high school diploma or GED certificate.
* a letter from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy showing your ALERT examination score.
* a letter from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy showing your Pre-Employment Physical Fitness Test results (date of test must be within a year of the closing date of this posting).
* Answers to Supplemental Qualifications form.
Note: If you are only age 20, you must attach within the application proof of your Associates Degree or completed 60 credit hours of post-secondary education.
FAILURE TO PROVIDE ANY OF THESE MATERIALS WILL RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
TESTING AND EVALUATION PROCESS:
Because of the responsibilities and authority of a Deputy Game Warden, the selection process is extensive and thorough. The following outline summarizes the testing and screening process used to evaluate every applicant for Deputy Game Warden before a hiring decision is made. The Deputy Game Warden application process has changed from past recruitments and the following application and testing process involves multiple evaluation phases. You must successfully complete each phase to proceed to the next.
The Colonel of the Maine Warden Service may waive any portion of this process as he/she sees fit upon consideration of the candidates training and experience.
THE TESTING PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS:
Supplemental Qualification Questions are at the end of this posting.
Written Exam - The questions (multiple-choice) fall within the following categories: Vocabulary, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, and Math; Hunting, Trapping, Fishing, and Equipment; Mammals, Fish, and Birds of Maine; Watercraft, Snowmobiles, and All-Terrain Vehicles; and General Knowledge. All Exams will be scored, and the top candidates will be scheduled for the next phase (a designated cut off score will be determined).
Oral Board – The Oral Board is administered by a board of three members of the Maine Warden Service. Candidates will be rated in the following categories. Commitment/Independence; Judgment/Logic; Communication Skills; Applied Knowledge; Decision Making/Decisiveness; and Tact and Diplomacy.
Written Essay – The Essay will be evaluated using the following criteria: how well the writer develops a position on the question; appropriate use of examples and reason to support their position; organization, coherence, and logical progression of ideas; facility with choice of language and vocabulary; variety of sentence structure; and correct use of grammar, spelling and mechanics. The Essay will be given a numerical score using a 12-point system. A cut off score will be determined as minimum criteria for passing. Candidates will have the option to either type or handwrite their Essay. The Essay will be scored using a nationally recognized, holistic scoring procedure. There is no right or wrong answer.
Failure to pass either the Written Exam or Written Essay or Oral Board will constitute a failure for the entire hiring process.
FINAL SCREENING PROCESS
After a conditional offer of employment is made, the Maine Warden Service will conduct an extensive background investigation concerning the applicant, including military service, education, motor vehicle record, criminal history record, financial record, work history, and references. A screening committee will review the results for information that would eliminate the candidate from further consideration.
An applicant will automatically be eliminated if he/she:
Upon completion of the background investigation, viable candidates will be scheduled for a polygraph examination. The results of the background investigation and polygraph examination will then be reviewed by a screening committee to determine if the candidate is eligible to continue. This determination will be reached by weighing all the information received.
Candidates successfully completing the background investigation and polygraph examination will be scheduled for an interview with the Colonel of the Maine Warden Service. Final selection will be based on the Colonel’s interview along with the successful completion of a medical and psychological assessment followed by the swim test.
GAME WARDEN SWIM TEST: (Test will only be given to final candidates, date to be announced)
Game Wardens must be able to swim. Candidates will be wearing a bathing suit which contains no floatation material such as closed cell foam, etc., and given rubber boots (appropriately sized) to put on with no socks (ear plugs and swimming goggles may be worn).
The Swim Test is comprised of 4 parts. This is a Pass/Fail test.
New Deputy Game Wardens are required to attend and successfully complete the Maine Criminal Justice Academy pre-service Basic Law Enforcement Training course.
Candidates selected for initial appointment may be exempted from attending the MCJA'S basic course at the discretion of the Colonel of the Maine Warden Service if they:
All other selected applicants will be required to attend and successfully complete this course of instruction
NOTE: Each component of the Deputy Game Warden examination process must be completed successfully. Failure to successfully complete a component (or portion of a component) will result in disqualification from further consideration.
The Bureau of Human Resources reserves the right to use any other selection devices necessary to identify those candidates who are most qualified.
APPLICATION INFORMATION: If you are unable to apply online at the link provided, Direct Hire Application forms can be obtained by contacting the NRSC Human Resources Office at 624-6370 or by accessing the NRSC website at http://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/application.shtml
The completed application package shall include:
Maine Warden Service DEPUTY GAME WARDEN APPLICATION SHS 41 AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333
TELEPHONE: Denise @ (207) 287-2766 Applications must be postmarked by 5:00 pm, December 20, 2022!
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
PLEASE KEEP A COPY OF YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS. WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE COPIES OF SUBMITTED MATERIALS.
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SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS FORM must be completed and attached to the Direct Hire Application.
The Supplemental Questions are on the next page.
DEPUTY GAME WARDEN
HIRING PROCESS SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS FORM
These questions must ALL be answered and submitted with your Direct Hire Application material.
Next to each listed Ability/Experience please check only one box that describes your skill level.
SKILL LEVELS (check only one box for each Ability/Experience)
ABILITY / EXPERIENCE |
NO EXPERIENCE |
EDUCATION |
NOVICE |
COMPETENT/ EXPERIENCED |
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Experience in law enforcement |
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Experience hunting |
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Experience trapping |
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Experience with freshwater fishing |
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Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing |
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Experience using various types of firearms |
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Experience operating motorized watercraft |
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Experience in paddle boat sports |
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Experience operating snowmobiles |
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Experience in operating ATV’s |
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Experience in over land navigation |
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Computer Experience |
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Applicant’s name _____________________________________ Date _____________________
Applicants Signature __________________________________________
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