Senior PIO & Hunter Education Lead

State of South Carolina; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible schedules

Job summary

The State of South Carolina's Department of Natural Resources seeks an experienced leader to oversee the Education and Outreach division, including Hunter Education, Boater Education, Take One Make One, and shooting ranges. You will supervise staff, build partnerships, and guide public information in conservation law enforcement contexts.

Reporting to the Colonel as the division's PIO, you will craft outreach strategies for sensitive issues, ensure compliant communications, and coordinate with

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree and 3 years SCDNR Class 1 supervisory experience

Job description

The State of South Carolina's Department of Natural Resources seeks an experienced leader to oversee the Education and Outreach division, including Hunter Education, Boater Education, Take One Make One, and shooting ranges. You will supervise staff, build partnerships, and guide public information in conservation law enforcement contexts.

Reporting to the Colonel as the division's PIO, you will craft outreach strategies for sensitive issues, ensure compliant communications, and coordinate with