Captain-Northwest Area Field Operations (DOW#5206)

Onsite$83,782 - $134,056/yrPosted 3 weeks ago

Job details

Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Work type
Onsite
Compensation
$83,782 - $134,056/yr
Posted
3 weeks ago
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About this role

Salary

 

$40.28 - $64.45 Hourly

$83,790 - $134,063 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C11

Posting Details

 
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

Our Mission

It is the mission of New Mexico's Department of Wildlife: To conserve, regulate, propagate and protect the wildlife and fish within the state of New Mexico using a flexible management system that ensures sustainable use for public food supply, recreation and safety; and to provide for off-highway motor vehicle recreation that recognizes cultural, historic, and resource values while ensuring public safety.

Please visit our website for more information at https://www.wildlife.dgf.nm.gov

Why does the job exist?

 
Employees in this role independently manage regional wildlife areas consisting of 4-5 supervisory districts. Conservation Officer Captains directly supervise the Sergeants of their supervisory districts, and indirectly supervise every District Officer in their regional wildlife area. The Conservation Officer Captain may independently patrol an assigned hunting and fishing area, enforcing the rules and regulations of Chapter 17 wildlife law.

How does it get done?

 
- The Captain position supervises field operations staff to include District Officers, Sergeants, Lieutenants, Financial Specialists, and Office Administrative Assistants.
-  Monitoring of law enforcement effort and wildlife depredation response to assure compliance with statutory mandates, department policy, and NMDGF Strategic Plan.
- Review of regional employee work production for accuracy and completeness (i.e. citations and case reports; news releases; financial reports; depredation reports, etc.) while providing leadership    and guidance to assure efficiency and quality results.
- Reviewing and evaluating investigations, case reports, and warrants for legality and ensuring that elements of crimes are met, consistent prosecutions are done, and that policy and procedures are   followed.
- Ensures the satisfactory operation of the area office to the public. This includes managing office schedules, facility maintenance oversight, ensuring that the area office is open for work-week   functionality, providing customer service to the public, and providing a safe and effective working space for department staff.
- Responsible for the completion of tasks associated with advertising, interviewing, and selecting personnel for vacant positions within their supervisory scope.

Who are the customers?

 
This position serves for the safety of the public in New Mexico as well as hunters, anglers, trappers and Off-Highway users.

Ideal Candidate

 
The ideal candidate will have:
- be a commissioned peace officer
- have passed NMDOW Recruit School,
- be a certified general police instructor
- 9+ years of experience in wildlife law enforcement, with 5 + years of supervisory experience.

Minimum Qualification

 
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any field with at least twelve (12) credit hours that pertain to the essential duties and responsibilities of this classification; and seven (7) years of experience in wildlife or fisheries management, or wildlife law enforcement, of which three (3) must be supervisory. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eleven (11) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Must be a certified NM peace officer and have successfully completed the NMDOW Conservation School.

Employment Requirements

 
Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.  Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.  Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.

1. Must have a New Mexico Peace Officer Certification (requires graduation from Law Enforcement Academy Basic Training Class).
2. Must have successfully graduated from the NMDOW Recruit School.

Working Conditions

 
Work is primarily performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Irregular hours, overtime, travel and overnight trips. Occasional Weekend and holiday work. The job sometimes requires working outdoors, often in inclement weather.

Office work will include sitting, standing, bending and lifting 10-25 pounds. Outdoor work will include standing, walking, running, bending and lifting 10-100 pounds. Potential exists for physical conflicts in law enforcement situations involving arrests and controlling criminal subjects requiring physical fitness and stamina. Requirements will include frequent operation and travel in a motor vehicle, and may occasionally include OHV operation, horseback riding, watercraft operation and aircraft travel. Occasional hands on work with New Mexico fish and wildlife species.

Supplemental Information

 

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Benjamin Otero, Major- Field Operations (505) 350-9718Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

 
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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