Game Warden 4 - Elko

State of Nevada•Elko, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nevada Department of Wildlife is recruiting for a regional Game Warden Lieutenant, Game Warden 4, within the Law Enforcement Division. The incumbent serves as first-line supervisor for ten Nevada State Game Wardens in the Eastern Region. Responsibilities for Game Warden Lieutenants could include regional personnel supervision, boating law enforcement, wildlife law enforcement, and ancillary programs oversight. The incumbent ensures officers are properly trained, and supervises and evaluates performance of assigned officers; assigns and reviews work; and initiates disciplinary action. Game Wardens protect the wildlife and fisheries resources of the State and the public by enforcing wildlife, boating, criminal and natural resource laws and by providing education in areas such as wildlife management and hunter, boating and firearms safety.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in wildlife management, biology, criminal justice or closely related field and four years of professional experience in enforcing wildlife and/or boating safety laws; OR one year of experience as a Game Warden III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Working knowledge of investigative procedures and case law applicable to interstate wildlife investigations, license fraud and boat accidents.
Ability to organize special enforcement operations.

Responsibilities

Enforce wildlife, boating and other criminal laws; conduct patrols on land and water; observe and contact hunters, anglers, boaters and others regarding their activities; ensure proper licensing, note violations, and issue citations and warnings; check for outstanding warrants; search, handcuff, arrest and transport violators according to established guidelines.
Investigate suspected violations of law; receive and respond to citizen complaints; observe and interview witnesses, suspects and informants; collect physical evidence; perform necropsy procedures on animal remains; track violators and wildlife; take photographs and impressions of tracks and footprints; preserve evidence and document information for reference and intelligence files; coordinate efforts with local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors; prepare investigative reports and testify in court.
Present wildlife information and programs to service organizations, schools, game boards and the public; provide instruction in hunter, boating and firearms safety; answer questions related to laws, regulations, restrictions, limits and licensing requirements to educate the public, reduce violations and solicit cooperation.
Monitor establishments authorized to sell State hunting and fishing licenses; review applications to become licensing agents and conduct background investigations; conduct on-site inspections to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
Investigate applications for special licenses and permits for captive wildlife and marine events such as boat races and regattas, falconry, hunting preserves, pet shops, guides, taxidermists, wildlife breeders and dog trainers; conduct background investigations and on-site inspections; explain facility requirements and regulations; prepare written reports and make recommendations to approve or deny permits; conduct subsequent inspections to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
Investigate and respond to complaints from the public regarding wildlife; assess potential threat to lives and property and take appropriate action to restrain and capture wildlife; investigate and evaluate damage caused by wildlife to private property and public lands; trap and transport wildlife to various locations.
Provide and/or participate in training such as the use of firearms, specialized defensive weapons, defensive tactics, specialized equipment operation, wildlife enforcement techniques and communication equipment; develop lesson plans and curriculum; coordinate facilities and equipment; certify competencies in the use of defensive weapons to maintain established training standards.
Assist Biologists with wildlife and fisheries surveys from ground, air and water by making counts and compiling information related to population, composition, productivity, reproductive status and condition; identify diseased fish and wildlife and monitor trends, populations and migration.
Initiate, participate and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in response to emergency situations; participate in searches for missing and/or injured persons using four-wheel drive vehicles, aircraft, snowmobiles or boats; provide emergency treatment and transportation to injured parties; search for bodies of drowning victims using sonar and scuba equipment.
Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; identify training needs and ensure proficiency in required areas; prepare work performance standards; assign and review work; provide technical expertise regarding investigations, arrests, and the interpretation of statutes and regulations.
Administer program budgets and approve expenditures according to established policies and procedures; evaluate the purchase of new equipment; forecast and plan for personnel, equipment, vehicles and project needs.
Perform related duties as assigned.