Conservation Officer

OSAGE NATION•Pawhuska, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Conservation Officer develops and implements environmental and natural resource projects for the Osage Nation. This work may include project design, technical research, field investigations, data cataloging and analysis, report writing, and scientific surveys. The officer enforces Osage Nation fish and wildlife laws, conducts hunter safety courses, preserves public safety, arrests and detains suspects, and helps maintain peace and security on the Osage Nation Reservation. The officer also provides assistance to other agencies as requested and suggests resource management goals and objectives for the Reservation. The position plans and administers federally funded projects and coordinates other activities as required. The officer may coordinate departmental database management, GIS, GPS, or other functions, and may assist the Director with department-wide initiatives. The position is assigned to field duty, involving routine and complex enforcement responsibilities.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older.
Must be a United States citizen.
Must not have felony or domestic abuse convictions.
Must pass CLEET Academy within 6 months of hire, subject to class availability.
Must be able to pass a psychological evaluation, criminal background check, and drug/alcohol testing.
Upon completion of the CLEET academy, must pass a background investigation and adjudication pursuant to 25 CFR 63, PL 101-630, and PL 101-647.
Must have a clean driving record; may be required to drive GSA or tribal vehicles.
Must react quickly and effectively to stressful situations.
Must be able to work in various weather conditions, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and be subject to call out at any time.
Must be able to work independently with self-discipline, integrity, and sound decision-making ability.
Must maintain confidentiality, a professional attitude and appearance, and high standards of personal integrity and ethics.
Must have general working knowledge of law enforcement processes and working with the public.
Must know methods and procedures of scientific research, data collection, interpretation, and presentation.
Must know Osage Nation laws and regulations pertaining to fish and wildlife conservation.
Must have demonstrated computer skills, including database management, word processing, Internet, and email proficiency, and be able to use Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Must have excellent organizational and time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Must have demonstrated oral communication skills, technical writing abilities, interpersonal communication skills, and teamwork skills.
Must have problem-solving skills and willingness and ability to learn new skills, including through travel to conferences and training sessions.
A Bachelor of Science degree with at least 12 credit hours in wildlife-related courses, or a combination of experience and education.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience in GIS mapping.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement environmental or natural resource projects, including project design, technical research, field investigations, data cataloging and analysis, report writing, and scientific surveys.
Conduct investigations and enforce Osage Nation fish and wildlife laws.
Conduct hunter safety courses and preserve public safety.
Arrest and detain suspects and help maintain peace and security on the Osage Nation Reservation.
Provide assistance to other agencies as requested.
Suggest resource management goals and objectives for the Osage Reservation.
Plan and administer federally funded projects and coordinate other activities as required.
May coordinate departmental database management, GIS, GPS, or other departmental functions.
May assist the Director with department-wide initiatives.
Perform assigned field duty involving routine and complex enforcement responsibilities.