Natural Resources Police Officer, Lieutenant Colonel

Nature of Work

NR26-84

0310PL0313

Classified Position

Law Enforcement/Charleston HQ Under administrative direction of the Chief Natural Resources Police Officer, performs professional work at the administrative level. Serves as Deputy Chief, administering Law Enforcement Section activities. Exercises delegated authority to staff the Law Enforcement Section in order to pursue goals through orderly and efficient planning, organizing, directing and controlling activities where objectives, operations, and statutory requirements are analogous, of defined scope, and require specialized and extensive knowledge of the natural resources, environmental and related laws; serves as the principal assistant to the Chief with extensive technical, program-specific expertise. Work requires analysis and interpretation of technical and legal principles; professional practices; agency philosophy, operational policies and regulations; and knowledge of the natural resources field where situations may be atypical, precedent setting or controversial. Formulates enforcement policies and practices based on court decisions. Duties typically include direction and supervision of administrative and managerial activities, through subordinate leaders, including a sizable professional, technical and clerical staff. Has latitude to exercise independent judgment in execution of duties within jurisdiction. Prepares and submits for consideration, legislation and administrative policies and procedures; assists in preparation of budget requests for staff and equipment, allocates funds and approves expenditures; will chair meetings, deliver speeches, writes articles and disseminates other informational materials to explain the mission, policies and regulations of the Agency. Work is reviewed primarily for results obtained; timeliness; compliance with laws, rules, regulations, procedures and policies. Performs related work as required. In the absence of the Colonel will be Acting Chief.

Assists in administering a diverse statewide natural resources law enforcement program at the primary organizational level through subordinate program managers which includes a large staff of professional, technical employees. Work contains a variety of independent issues relating to an aspect of organizational concern that acts upon or influences the accomplishment of the overall agency objectives. Is directly accountable to the Chief Natural Resources Police Officer. 

Assists in administering a major environmental program of the state consistent with Federal and state laws and policy and accepted principles. Originates and recommends to Chief (Colonel) legislation and administrative procedures as necessary to maintain conservation law enforcement activities consistent with current needs and fluctuating circumstances. Chairs meetings; delivers speeches; writes articles and disseminates other informational materials to explain law enforcement principles and acquaint public and private organizations with the mission, policies and regulations of the division; details the impact on activities of the law enforcement section; encourages cooperation and support, when and where necessary. Assists in preparation of budget requests covering staff and equipment requirements, recommends allocation of funds to law enforcement section, and approves expenditures. Attends meetings, seminars and symposiums to obtain and maintain knowledge of technical, scientific and professional advancements in law enforcement. Cooperates and coordinates plans and programs and activities of the section with officials of other sections, divisions, offices, local, state, interstate, and federal government entities, and interested parties and seeks agreement to resolve policy, compliance or jurisdictional issues and formulates common goals. Testifies at legislative, judicial, or public hearings on agency position or as a subject-matter expert in the field of conservation law enforcement. Represents agency as state representative on multi-state boards, advisory groups, etc. Represents the Chief (Colonel) on various boards and advisory groups. Revokes, suspends or modifies operational licenses or permits and may seek injunction, or criminal or civil action against violators. Performs related work as required. Regular attendance is required.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with preference given to majors in natural sciences, law enforcement, criminology or criminal justice.

 
Experience: Ten years experience as a certified West Virginia Natural Resources Police Officer, six years of which must have been in a supervisory and administrative capacity in wildlife law enforcement.

Other Information

PG:  ST     W.Va. Code §20-7-1c(d)

This job posting is ONLY for current and former eligible state employees to apply. If you are NOT a current or former state employee, please visit our website, https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wv, to view and apply online for job titles opened to receive applications from the public.

Internal applications MUST be submitted directly to the contact person listed below by email or standard U.S. mail.

Email applications to both [email protected] and [email protected]

Mail to Andrea Fout Tinsley at 112 California Ave, Building 4, Charleston, WV 25305-0004

Please include posting number NR26-84 on the application. 

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Benefits

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Agency Information

EmployerWest VirginiaAddress 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Building 3 Suite 500
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305 Phone(304) 558-3950
Website http://personnel.wv.gov