Conservation Officer

Osage-Nation; Pawhuska (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Osage Nation seeks a Conservation Officer to develop and enforce wildlife and natural resource laws across the Osage Reservation. You will design and implement environmental projects, conduct field investigations, collect data, and produce technical reports.

This role requires strong ethics and the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed. Qualified candidates should have a BS in wildlife-related studies, pass CLEET within 6 months, US citizenship, and a proven ability to work

Qualifications

• BS in wildlife or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Must pass CLEET Academy within 6 months of hire
• US citizen
• No felony or domestic abuse convictions
• Ability to react quickly to stressful situations
• Knowledge of Osage Nation laws related to fish and wildlife
• Computer skills including database management, word processing, Internet and email

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer federally funded projects
• Coordinate department-wide initiatives and database/GIS tasks
• Enforce Osage Nation fish and wildlife laws and regulations
• Conduct field investigations and scientific surveys
• Prepare final and technical reports and present findings

Skills

GIS mapping

Data analysis

Technical writing

Oral communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in wildlife or related field

Tools

Database management

Word processing

Internet proficiency

GPS

Job description

General DescriptionDevelops 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.QualificationsMust be 21 years of age or olderBachelors of Science Degree with at least 12 credit hours in wildlife-related courses preferred, or a combination of experience and educationMust pass CLEET Academy within 6 months of hire – (subject to class availability)Must be a United States citizenMust not have felony or domestic abuse convictionsMust react quickly and effectively to stressful situationsMust be able to pass a psychological evaluationMust be able to work in various weather conditionsMust have general working knowledge of Law Enforcement processes and working with the publicRequires knowledge of methods and procedures of scientific research and data collection, interpretation and presentationRequires knowledge of Osage Nation laws and regulations as it pertains to fish and wildlife conservationRequires demonstrated computer skills including database management, word processing, Internet, and email proficiencyKnowledge and experience in GIS mapping a plus. Requires excellent organizational and time-management skills with ability to manage multiple tasksRequires demonstrated oral communication skills and demonstrated technical writing abilitiesMust maintain a professional attitude and appearance that positively represents the NationMust 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 abilityRequires a high level of personal integrity and ethicsRequires a high level of problem solving skillsMust maintain confidentiality at all timesRequires ability to use Microsoft Office Suite programsRequires good interpersonal communication and team work skillsRequires willingness and ability to learn new skills, including travel to conferences and training sessionsMust be able to pass a criminal background checkMust be able to pass drug/alcohol testingMust have a clean driving record – may be required to drive GSA or tribal vehiclesUpon 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