PUBLIC LANDS MANAGER I - Position #K0238599

This permanent, full-time unclassified position is located at Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area, in the Public Lands Division, Region 4; and is directly supervised by Jason Wagner, Public Lands Manager III.

Key Responsibilities:

• Involved in the management of waterfowl, wildlife, wetlands, mixed grass uplands, and moist-soil impoundments at 19,998-acre Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area.
• Oversees habitat development work including vegetation control, regulation of water levels in wetland units, planting and cultivation of crops, grasses, and legumes to provide food & shelter for wildlife.
• Supervises and participates in the construction, maintenance and repair of area, buildings, equipment, levees, water control structures and pumps, roads, ditches, dikes, and utilities; plans, assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff responsible for public safety, construction, maintenance, habitat management development, law enforcement assistance and public relations.
• Promotes wildlife conservation through public speaking, writing and general contact.
• Cooperates with Conservation Officers to enforce laws, rules and regulations; conducts waterfowl check stations which involves direct contact with vast numbers of sportsmen; and assists in scientific field studies and experiments relating to wildlife and recreational use.
• Administers and participates in law enforcement activities on assigned areas; detects violations, makes arrests, collects evidence, prepares cases and testifies, as required-must be a credible witness in court, cooperates/coordinates with all KDWP Law Enforcement Officers and local law enforcement agencies to enforce laws, rules and regulations for the protection of resources, visitors and facilities.

Post Offer conditions:

• 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. 
• Upon notice of conditional offer of employment, successful candidate will be screened, tested, and assessed for admission into the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center.

Benefits:

• Salary: Beginning hourly wage $25.73/hour
• Health and Insurance: Immediate group health, dental and vision coverage and life insurance coverage.
• Retirement and Options: Kansas Police and Fire Retirement plan and optional deferred compensation.
• Paid Leave: Holidays, sick leave, vacation leave, and parental leave.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Bachelor's Degree in wildlife science/management or fisheries science/management preferred.
• One year of experience in directing a field office with operations relevant to the agency’s operations.
• Must possess & maintain a valid driver’s license and the ability to pass a background check required.
• Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and pass a background check.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• The employee is required 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.
• The position requires the use of a firearm for law enforcement duties; therefore, to be eligible for appointment to a position, 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 these positions 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.
• Because this position requires the employee to be certified as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Commission, certain past and present personal behaviors can impact employee eligibility.