What are the responsibilities and job description for the Natural Resource Officer II position at The State of Kansas?
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes: March 11, 2022
Required documents uploaded by: March 14, 2022
Agency Information:
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is a cabinet-level agency with a Secretary appointed by the Governor. A seven-member, bipartisan commission, also appointed by the Governor, advises the Secretary and approves regulations governing outdoor recreation and fish and wildlife resources in Kansas. The commission conducts business during regular public sessions.
KDWP employs approximately 460 full-time employees in five divisions: Executive Services, Administrative Services, Fisheries and Wildlife, Law Enforcement, and Parks.
About the Position
Who can apply: Anyone of at least 21 years of age
Classified/Unclassified Service: Classified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Search Keywords: Law Enforcement, Webber, Lovewell, Jewell, Parks
Compensation: $21.65/hour
- Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Employment Benefits
Immediate comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
Sick & Vacation leave
Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
Fitness Centers in select locations
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary: This permanent, classified, full-time position is located at Lovewell State Park, Parks Division; and is directly
supervised by Thane Loring, State Park Manager Supervisor II.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: The incumbent administers and participates in law enforcement activities in assigned state park areas; enforces license and permit requirements; detects violations, make arrests, collects evidence, prepares cases, and testifies, as required–must be a credible witness in court; coordinates and conducts property and facility inspections; develops, coordinates and maintains a public relations program; represents the department through public speaking, constituent contacts, media contacts, and educational program participation; plans, assigns, reviews, and schedules work performance of park staff responsible for safety, construction, maintenance, land management, development, permit sales, and public relations, as assigned by supervisor; prepares and submits budget and cost estimates; conduct studies and surveys; recommends and participates in training development; and coordinates and actively participates in all aspects of park maintenance.
If an applicant is not currently law enforcement certified, our agency will send the successful applicant to the required training as listed below. Applicants do not have to be law enforcement certified to apply.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Experience may be substituted for education as determined relevant by the agency.
Licensing & Certification: The successful candidate must pass a background check, must be a credible witness in court, and possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required.
Preferred Qualifications: Preferred in park or natural resource management or other related degrees as determined by the Department.
Necessary Special Requirements: This class requires the employee to be certified as a law enforcement officer by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Commission. Certification must be obtained before the employee is given permanent status. The employee must complete a basic law enforcement training program recognized by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Commission and annual training as required by K.S.A. 74-5607a.
This class requires the use of a firearm for law enforcement duties; therefore, to be eligible for appointment to a position in this class, candidates cannot have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor domestic violence crime as set forth in 18 U.S.C.§ 992 (g) (8) and (9). To be eligible for certification in the state of Kansas, one must also be free of any diversions from a felony or misdemeanor domestic violence crime as set forth by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Act.
Candidates for positions in this class must have the following: be a U.S. citizen; be 21 years of age at the time of appointment; free of conviction of any crime punishable by imprisonment in a federal penitentiary or a state prison; and be required to pass a physical exam administered by the hiring agency.
This class requires that at the time of appointment the selected candidate must take and pass a drug screening test approved by the Division of Personnel Services, a pre-employment physical, and a standard battery of psychological tests required for admission into the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center Basic Course.
Recruiter Contact Information
Name: Laverne Taylor
Email: laverne.taylor@ks.gov
Phone: 620-672-0704
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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete
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Transcripts, copies of official transcripts or unofficial student copies are acceptable as long as degree is conferred
Authorization to Release Information form** (this can be found at the following website):
https://www.ksoutdoors.com/news/KDWP-Info/Jobs/Employment-Application-Additional-Info
DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
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- Letter of interest
- Detailed resume including a valid email address
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How to Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.