Conservation Officer at Osage Nation in Pawhuska, OK

General Description

Develops and implements various environmental or natural resource projects for the Osage Nation, including designing the project, performing the technical research, conducting field investigations, cataloging and analyzing the data, writing final and technical reports, conducting scientific surveys, conducting investigations, enforcing fish and wildlife laws of the Osage Nation, conducting hunter safety courses, preserving public safety, arrest and detention of suspects, peace and security of the Osage Nation Reservation, as well as providing assistance to other agencies as requested. The Conservation Officer suggests resource management goals and objectives for the Osage Reservation. The Conservation Officer is responsible for planning and administering federally funded projects and for coordinating other activities as required. In addition, the Conservation Officer may also act as a departmental coordinator of database management, GIS, GPS or other departmental functions and may assist the Director in department-wide initiatives. The Conservation Officer will be assigned to field duty, which consists of both routine and complex enforcement responsibilities.

Qualifications

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