PUBLIC LANDS MANAGER II – Position# K0233839

This permanent, unclassified, full-time position is located in the Public Lands Division, Cedar Bluff Wildlife Area; and is directly supervised by Brian Serpan, Public Lands Regional Supervisor.

This position is a professional management position in wildlife conservation and management for Cedar Bluff Wildlife Area, Kansas Veterans Wildlife Area, Harrison Flats Wildlife Area, and Logan Wildlife Area, and serves as the primary contact for three public domains. The primary duty station for this position will be located at Cedar Bluff State Park and Wildlife Area.

The incumbent plans, develops, and maintains wildlife habitat and recreational facilities on public lands, and provides safety and assistance to the public. Responsibilities include participating in, directing, and supervising land and habitat management work; budget preparation and expenditure tracking; preparing documents, reports, and management plans; assisting other divisions and various state and federal agencies with environmental issues; purchasing supplies and equipment; administering agricultural leases; ensuring contract compliance; supervising and participating in the construction, maintenance, and repair of area buildings, equipment, and roads; providing public information and promoting wildlife conservation; participating in scientific field studies and surveys; and actively participating in interviews, hiring, training, and coordination of seasonal employees.

The incumbent administers and participates in law enforcement activities on assigned areas; detects violations, makes arrests, collects evidence, prepares cases and testifies, as required-must be a credible witness in court, cooperates/coordinates with KDWP Law Enforcement Officers and local law enforcement agencies to enforce laws, rules and regulations for the protection of resources, visitors and facilities.

If an applicant is not currently law enforcement certified, our agency will send the successful applicant to the required training as listed below.  Applicants do not have to be law enforcement certified to apply.  Upon notice of conditional offer of employment, successful candidate will be screened, tested, and assessed for admission into the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center.

BENEFITS: Beginning hourly wage, $27.68/hour; immediate group health and life insurance coverage; Kansas Police and Fire Retirement; optional deferred compensation, dental and vision options; holidays; and sick, vacation, and parental leave.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree in fisheries science/management or wildlife science/management and one year of experience in directing a field office with operations relevant to the agency's operations. Other degrees relating to this field may be considered as determined relevant by the agency. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Applicants with experience in managerial work over a wildlife area or other public lands, assisting with the responsibilities of conservation, operations, construction, maintenance, and public services will be given preference. The successful candidate must pass a background check and possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The employee is required to be certified as a law enforcement officer by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Commission. Certification must be obtained before the employee is given permanent status. The employee must complete a basic law enforcement training program recognized by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Commission and annual training as required by K.S.A. 74-5607a.

The position requires the use of a firearm for law enforcement duties; therefore, to be eligible for appointment to a position, candidates cannot have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor domestic violence crime as set forth in 18 U.S.C.§ 992 (g) (8) and (9).To be eligible for certification in the state of Kansas, one must also be free of any diversions from a felony or misdemeanor domestic violence crime as set forth by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Act.

Candidates for these positions must have the following: be a U.S. citizen; be 21 years of age at the time of appointment; free of conviction of any crime punishable by imprisonment in a federal penitentiary or a state prison; and be required to pass a physical exam administered by the hiring agency.

This class requires that at the time of appointment the selected candidate must take and pass a drug screening test approved by the Division of Personnel Services, a pre-employment physical, a standard battery of psychological tests, and a Polygraph Examination are required for admission into the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center Basic Course.

Because this position requires the employee to be certified as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Commission, certain past and present personal behaviors can impact employee eligibility.