Abolished 1/04/2004
CONSERVATION OFFICER II
2165M1
- Pay Grade: 26
DEFINITION OF WORK
Summary
This is advanced specialized and lead law enforcement work in the
enforcement of state laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the conservation of fish
and wildlife; may serve as an assistant to a law enforcement supervisor.
Standard Classification Factors
Supervision Received - LEVEL C: "Under direction..."
Employees at this level usually receive a general outline of the work to be performed and
are generally free to develop their own sequences and methods within the scope of
established policies. New, unusual, or complex work situations are almost always referred
to a superior for advice. Work is periodically checked for progress and conformance to
established policies and requirements.
Difficulty - LEVEL B: Average - Where the employee is confronted
with a variety of duties susceptible to different methods of solution which, in turn,
places a correspondingly higher demand upon resourcefulness and concentration. Positions
which require the analysis and evaluation of raw data and the rendering of conclusions
would, in many instances, fall into this category.
Complexity - LEVEL D: Work is of a diversified nature that usually
involves multiple, unrelated steps. Analytical thought is necessary for dealing with
complex data and situations. Work often involves a variety of unrelated processes and may
require planning or carrying out a sequence of actions or both. Several alternatives
usually exist at this level for approaching problems or situations. Workers at this level
exercise a considerable amount of independent judgment. Work is controlled by occasional
review and by reporting to or consultation with supervisors or superiors. When guidelines
exist at this level, they are usually broadly defined or technical requiring careful
analysis and interpretation.
Consequences of Actions and Decisions - LEVEL D: Consequences of
actions or decisions at this level are significant as the work may be rarely if ever
reviewed, making errors difficult to detect. Errors may cause major program failure or a
high degree of confusion. Injuries to others due to errors are serious or incapacitating
or both and costs due to errors are substantial.
Contacts - LEVEL C: The purpose of the contact to influence,
motivate, conduct interviews, make formal presentations or counsel to achieve common
understanding or solutions to problems when the information is sensitive in nature or the
individuals or groups are skeptical or uncooperative. Communication techniques and well
developed communication skills become an important requirement at this level.
Physical Demands - LEVEL C: The work requires moderate, and
occasionally heavy, physical exertion. The employee is normally required to perform
activities with moderately heavy weight objects; is required to maintain physical
condition for defensive tactics; and walks, drives vehicles, and operates light equipment.
Environmental Conditions - LEVEL C: The work environment involves
hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed
moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and
patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature,
ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific
safety standards or procedures may be required. Serious injury is possible.
Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL C: Typically involves limited
supervisory responsibility which entails performing as a "first line supervisor"
for a small number of employees. Responsibility includes training, instructing,
scheduling, and reviewing work and recommending hiring and disciplinary actions to a
higher level of authority.
Distinguishing Features
Differs from Conservation Officer I class which has limited lead
worker and coordinating responsibilities.
Differs from Wildlife/Parks Law Enforcement Supervisor class which
has managerial and administrative responsibilities for a region or statewide special
investigations section.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Coordinates, plans, assigns and reviews the work of conservation
officers responsible for conservation, public education, and enforcement or administration
of fish and wildlife programs, laws, rules, and regulations; coordinates and oversees
conservation officers for concentrated special enforcement efforts, covert investigations
and training.
Investigates unusual violations, covert or special complaints,
animal damage and environmental concerns; apprehends violators and testifies in court.
Investigates reports of fish and game kills, pollution
occurrences, and pesticide poisoning; determines probable source of pollutants and effect
on wildlife and environment; obtains and transports samples for laboratory analysis.
Maintains record of routine, special enforcement and training
activities, including but not limited to arrests and convictions; fish, game, and habitat
conditions; complaints and actions; various wildlife and recreation surveys; and
identification of disease problems. Compiles reports on hunting, fishing, and boating
related activities, special or covert investigations, and training requirements.
Conducts or coordinates a variety of wildlife surveys related to
changing wildlife populations, habitats, movements and patterns in order to interpret
population trends.
Provides project planning, coordination and labor for maintenance
of buildings, fences, signs and information boards on department managed properties.
Provides assistance to the public on wildlife damage control,
proper handling of dead, injured, orphaned, or found wildlife, and on general wildlife
questions or concerns.
Promotes wildlife conservation through public speaking, writing
articles for newspapers, magazines, and bulletins and by general public contact. Speaks
before citizen groups on the value of wildlife, parks, and natural resources, and the
programs and responsibilities of the agency.
Develops and presents department educational and public
informational programs on recreation, natural history, outdoor safety, ethics, and a
variety of natural resource subjects.
Instructs hunter, furharvester, and boating safety classes.
Teaches wildlife management. Advises landowners on the proper management of waters for
wildlife habitat.
Coordinates and administers special or covert law enforcement
programs such as commercialization of wildlife, permit fraud, boating, training, special
and/or covert investigations and other specialized areas of enforcement.
Performs administrative duties for a Law Enforcement Supervisor
including: maintaining statistics on arrests and other activities, scheduling, budget,
training, equipment inventory and other duties as required. May fill in for a Law
Enforcement Supervisor in their absence.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge
*Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to
conservation of land, fish and wildlife resources; and motor vehicle and boating safety.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision.
*Knowledge of the principles and techniques of fisheries, wildlife
management, including the biological concepts of botany, zoology, and ecology.
*Knowledge of forensic investigative techniques relating to fish
and game enforcement.
Knowledge of the methods of hunting, fishing and trapping of fish
and wildlife.
Knowledge of the life habits and requirements of fish and
wildlife.
*Knowledge of the methods, procedures and techniques for field
data collection for wildlife, fish, and recreational surveys.
*Knowledge of criminal law, legal proceedings, investigative
procedures, and techniques of collecting and preserving evidence.
*Knowledge of the proper use and care of firearms.
*Knowledge of the English language.
*Knowledge of arrest, search and seizure, rules of evidence,
constitutional and civil rights, use of force, and courtroom procedures.
Abilities
*Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
*Ability to make presentations and answer questions regarding
wildlife, hunting, fishing, parks, and related topics.
*Ability to organize and express information orally and in
writing.
*Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with
subordinates, fellow workers, and the general public.
*Ability to correctly identify wildlife and/or fish from pictures
or in the field.
*Ability to work long hours under difficult and arduous
conditions.
*Ability to operate motor vehicles, boats, and limited heavy
equipment.
*Ability to qualify with appropriate firearms on a periodic basis.
*Necessary at Entry
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Independent work experience in wildlife/park operations and
a valid driver's license.
A college degree in a natural resource subject is strongly
preferred.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Position in this class require 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. § 922 (d) (9) and (g) (9).
Positions in this class require that at the time of appointment
the selected candidate must take and pass a drug screening test approved by the Division
of Personnel Services.
- NC: 06/89
- REV: 12/95
- REV: 11/96
- REV: 01/97
- REV: 02/98
- REV: 10/98
- REV: 02/00
|