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This is a promotional opportunity, open only to current permanent, classified employees of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries/Enforcement Division.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting the state's renewable natural resources, including all wildlife and aquatic life. LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information and technology.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Strong leadership abilities
• Problem solving skills
• Great integrity
• Great communication skills
• Independent thinking skills
• Keen attention to details
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Emotional intelligence

One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been as a Wildlife Enforcement Captain or higher in state service:

Eight years of experience in wildlife conservation law enforcement.


NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of an active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.

Possession of a current driver's license.

Applicants may be required to qualify as an ex-officio notary public.

An applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony, or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified by the hiring agency until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.

NOTE:
This job has special physical requirements in that the incumbent must lift heavy objects (50 lbs. or more), walk long distances, work in harsh weather conditions, fire handguns, rifles, and shotguns accurately, and have the ability to operate vehicles, boats, and all-terrain vehicles while in the performance of duties.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Provides formal advice to enforcement personnel for investigations of crimes, crime scenes, and boating crash scenes for the purpose of gathering witness testimony and physical evidence to be used in prosecuting suspects and other determining criminal causes, which may be indicated.
• Investigations may include vessel homicides, marine thefts, registration frauds, license frauds, and background investigations.
• Assignments may include follow-up work on cases initiated by other agents,
• Ensures direction and quality of worked conducted and produced under assigned section is productive, efficient, and focused toward achieving the division's goals and objectives.
• Coordinates complex multi-state criminal investigations of state and federal violations and coordinates with other enforcement agencies on state and federal enforcement activities.
• Review boating crash incident reports, compiling, and evaluating statistics, to determine when and where enforcement efforts should be concentrated in order to reduce crash incidents and boating related fatalities.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This is a promotional opportunity, open only to current permanent, classified employees of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries/Enforcement Division.

Location: The position will be domiciled in the Enforcement Division in the Office of Secretary in East Baton Rouge.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Consuello Brown
cbrown2@wlf.la.gov
Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
Human Resources
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA 70898