INTERNAL POSTING - LE Major (Hunter Education & Media/PIO)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a seasoned officer to oversee the Law Enforcement Division's Hunter/Boater Education Programs and to serve as the media liaison. The role involves leading outreach, building relations with stakeholders, and coordinating with executive leadership on strategic communications.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of SCDNR Class 1 law enforcement supervisory experience, with preferred knowledge of conservation laws and resource enforcement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of SCDNR Class 1 law enforcement supervisory experience, preferably in natural resources enforcement.
• Related law enforcement experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-to-year basis.
• Ability to develop and manage budgets; strong written and oral communication abilities; planning and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership, administration, and supervision of the division's education and outreach programs.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with individuals and organizations whose interests intersect with SCDNR Law Enforcement programs.
• Work directly with the Colonel as the division's PIO, monitoring emerging issues and public information needs.
• Assist executive leadership in developing outreach strategies for emerging and sensitive issues.
• Ensure communications are accurate, timely, professional, and compliant with policy and laws.
• Oversee projects under SFAA, JBRC, and CPIP processes.
• Manage equipment, instructional materials, vehicles, firearms training resources, technology, and other assets.
• Assist with the agency's strategic planning process and goals.
• Serve as Law Enforcement Division liaison for the Agency Accident Review Panel and FBI Task Force.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Written communication

Oral communication

Planning

Supervisory experience

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Responsibilities

This officer will be responsible for helping to oversee SCDNR Law Enforcement Division's Hunter/Boater Education Programs and serve as the Law Enforcement Media/PIO liaison.

• Providing day-to-day leadership, administration, and supervision of the division's education and outreach programs, including Hunter Education, Boater Education, Take One Make One and SCDNR Shooting Ranges.
• Developing and maintaining productive relationships with individuals and organizations whose interests intersect with SCDNR Law Enforcement programs and responsibilities.
• Working directly with the Colonel as the division's PIO, monitoring emerging issues, stakeholder concerns, and public information needs related to conservation law enforcement, boating, hunting, shooting sports, outdoor recreation, and SCDNR education programs.
• Assisting executive leadership in developing appropriate outreach strategies for emerging and sensitive issues.
• Ensuring communications are accurate, timely, professional, and consistent with SCDNR policy and applicable laws.
• Overseeing projects that fall under the State Fiscal Accountability Authority (SFAA), Joint Bond Review Committee (JBRC). and Comprehensive Permanent Improvement Plan (CPIP) process.
• Providing effective management and accountability for equipment, instructional materials, vehicles, firearms-related training resources, technology, and other assets assigned to education and outreach programs.
• Assisting with the agency's strategic planning process and goals.
• Serving as the Law Enforcement Division liaison for the Agency Accident Review Panel and the FBI Task Force.
  
  

Job Responsibilities

This officer will be responsible for helping to oversee SCDNR Law Enforcement Division's Hunter/Boater Education Programs and serve as the Law Enforcement Media/PIO liaison.

Job Duties Include

• Providing day-to-day leadership, administration, and supervision of the division's education and outreach programs, including Hunter Education, Boater Education, Take One Make One and SCDNR Shooting Ranges.
• Developing and maintaining productive relationships with individuals and organizations whose interests intersect with SCDNR Law Enforcement programs and responsibilities.
• Working directly with the Colonel as the division's PIO, monitoring emerging issues, stakeholder concerns, and public information needs related to conservation law enforcement, boating, hunting, shooting sports, outdoor recreation, and SCDNR education programs.
• Assisting executive leadership in developing appropriate outreach strategies for emerging and sensitive issues.
• Ensuring communications are accurate, timely, professional, and consistent with SCDNR policy and applicable laws.
• Overseeing projects that fall under the State Fiscal Accountability Authority (SFAA), Joint Bond Review Committee (JBRC). and Comprehensive Permanent Improvement Plan (CPIP) process.
• Providing effective management and accountability for equipment, instructional materials, vehicles, firearms-related training resources, technology, and other assets assigned to education and outreach programs.
• Assisting with the agency's strategic planning process and goals.
• Serving as the Law Enforcement Division liaison for the Agency Accident Review Panel and the FBI Task Force.
  
  

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree and three (3) years of SCDNR Class 1 law enforcement supervisory experience, preferably in natural resources (wildlife) enforcement. Related law enforcement experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-to-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to develop and manage budgets. Above average written and oral communication abilities, planning and supervisory experience. Knowledgeable of SC game, fish and boating laws.