This permanent, full-time position is located in the Fisheries and Wildlife Division, Public Lands Section, Hays Regional Office; and is directly supervised by Brad Simpson, Public Service Executive II.The incumbent provides direct guidance, direction and coordination in the management of Kansas wildlife areas and related projects within the region; provides direct supervision, coordination and evaluation of employees in the Public Lands Section of the Fisheries and Wildlife Division within the region; assures that equipment, manpower, facilities and properties are effectively used; implements policies; cooperates and coordinates with regional counterparts and public information personnel; administers planning, budgets, purchasing, contracts and other business matters of the division, as assigned; serves as a key component of the Division management team by participating in a wide variety of Division meetings; develops and maintains communication with numerous governmental agencies at the local, state and federal level, with special focus on constituent groups representing fish and wildlife interests; enforces laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the protection of Region 1 Public Lands facilities and visitors; provides continuing training for all employees under supervision; participates in recruitment of new staff, assuring compliance with Affirmative Action; assists with other administrative functions and special projects, as assigned.
BENEFITS: Beginning and maximum annual salary, $50,918.40 - $68,182.40; group health and life insurance; retirement; Deferred Compensation and KanElect options; holidays; and sick and vacation leave.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in environmental, agricultural or natural sciences/resources and two years of experience in a field of environmental/agricultural sciences or natural sciences/resources. Additional experience in the biological sciences, agricultural sciences, physical sciences, natural sciences/resources, mathematics or engineering may be substituted for the required education as determined relevant by the agency. A bachelor's degree in fisheries or wildlife management and related field experience are strongly preferred.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: This position 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 position 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 this position 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 position 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.
HOW TO APPLY: Qualified applicants must register with the State of Kansas by completing the personal information registration form to obtain their State of Kansas Applicant ID Number. This form may be completed online at http://www.da.ks.gov/ps/aaa/recruitment/ Qualified employees may apply by submitting ALL of the following items:
1) a letter of interest, which includes your State of Kansas ID Number;
2) a detailed resume;
3) official transcript(s) with degree conferred;
4) KDWP employment application located at http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/Jobs/Additional-Info-Employment-Application; and,
5) an authorization to release information form** located at http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/Jobs/Additional-Info-Employment-Application
**Please note, this form must either be witnessed and signed by a Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks employee or signed in front of and notarized by a notary public. We reserve the right to conduct a background check on all qualified applicants.
Application materials should be sent to Susan Wilczek, Human Resources Office, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, 512 SE 25th Avenue, Pratt KS 67124, phone number 620-672-5911. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Submitted application materials will be reviewed in Pratt to assure that the position minimum requirements are met, and those meeting the minimum requirements will be forwarded to the respective division for interview selection. Applicants are notified whether or not they are selected to interview. The interview is generally a one-time, panel interview consisting of position-specific questions for all applicants (same questions for each applicant), with the selection being made after all candidate interviews are completed.
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 requirements of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the appointing authority. Additional VPE information can be found at http://da.ks.gov/ps/aaa/recruitment/veterans.htm Applicants claiming veterans' preference for the first time must mail a copy of your DD-214 to the Kansas Department of Administration, Division of Personnel Services, 900 SW Jackson, Room 252S, Topeka KS 66612, or FAX to 785/291-3715.
DEADLINE TO APPLY - POSTMARK: November 20, 2009
The Americans with Disabilities Act ensures your right to reasonable accommodations during the employment process - individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact the agency recruiter if reasonable accommodations are needed for any part of the application or hiring process. Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Veterans' Preference Eligible.
