Wildlife Law Enforcement Captain District 9

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Wildlife Law Enforcement Captain District 9

Company: State of North Carolina


Description: Description of Work*** Internal Posting for current Wildlife Law Enforcement Employees Only. ***The NC Wildlife Resources Commission Mission Statement is to conserve North Carolina’s wildlife resources and their habitats and provide programs and opportunities that allow hunters, anglers, boaters, and other outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy wildlife-associated recreation. The Commission is the regulatory agency responsible for the enforcement of N.C. fishing, hunting, trapping, and boating laws. The NCWRC employs 700 full-time staff across the state, including wildlife and fisheries biologists and technicians, wildlife law enforcement officers, wildlife educators, communication specialists, customer service, information technology, and administrative professionals.The NC Wildlife Resources Commission Law Enforcement Division employs over 200 Wildlife Officers who patrol fields, forests, and inland waters at all hours, in all 100 North Carolina counties. These officers ensure public compliance with fishing, wildlife and boating laws and regulations and enforce the conservation of wildlife resources and provide public safety through both proactive law enforcement and the instruction of quality education.The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking applicants for a Wildlife Law Enforcement Manager, or Captain – District 9 for our Law Enforcement Division.The Wildlife Law Enforcement Manager, or Captain – District 9 manages the operations and activities within the district. The captain manages and provides guidance and direction to district personnel including ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures. Manages and participates in required law enforcement certification training within the district and ensures compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. The captain conducts administrative investigations into public complaints on officers and manages background investigations of prospective employees and makes recommendations. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining partnerships with other law enforcement agencies within the district as well as maintaining relationships with stakeholders to enhance cooperation and efficiency. The captain facilitates training for partner law enforcement agencies. This position monitors all agency programs within the district including monitoring the hunter education and boating education safety programs and coordinates with EIM Division. Finally, the Captain manages the operation, safe use, fiscal responsibility, and maintenance of all assigned equipment including monitoring district inventory to account for all assigned equipment as well as hold scheduled and unscheduled equipment inspections to evaluate for safety, appearance, and serviceability.This is a home-based position. The incumbent will be required to live within District 9 (counties listed below) unless an exception is made by the Law Enforcement Division Chief. The incumbent will also be expected to use an agency-provided computer and to provide home office space in accordance with WRC and State policies.A rotating shift schedule is associated with this position which involves working Sunday to Saturday, with two days off per week (minimum of 160 work hours per 28-day period.) This position is subject to callback 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Night work and overnight travel may be required on occasion. The incumbent may be required to work some weekends and holidays. The assigned duty station for this position is NC Wildlife Resources Commission District 9 (Buncombe, Macon, Haywood, Polk, Henderson, Transylvania, Swain, Jackson, Graham, Clay, Cherokee, Madison).Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesResumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. Applications stating “See Attached Resume” or including an embedded text resume will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.Required Competencies, Work History, and Credentials must appear in the application to receive consideration during the selection process.

• Thorough knowledge of the Wildlife Resources Commission Employee Handbook and the Division of Enforcement Policy Manual.
• Thorough knowledge of game, fish, and boat law found the NC General Statutes, NC Administrative Code, and the US Code of Federal Regulations.
• Advanced knowledge of the NC Hunter Education program and the NC Boating Education program on both the District and State Level.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate information and expectations, while managing stressful situations with composure, and actively listening to understand and resolve issues.
• Ability to think strategically, balancing immediate district needs with long term Division goals.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities and goals.

Special Qualifications/Requirements:

• Certification as a NC Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission.

Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsSome state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and nine years of NC Wildlife Law Enforcement Experience, including two years supervising NC Wildlife Law Enforcement Officers or supervising complex Wildlife Law Enforcement operations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Necessary Special Qualifications: Certification as a NC Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards CommissionSupplemental and Contact Information*PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ON-LINE USING THE OSHR JOB SEEKERS WEBSITE *
All applicants must complete and submit a State application for employment using the NeoGov Online Job Application System located on the Office of State Human Resources “Work for NC” website (http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/ ) for the State of North Carolina.If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov (governmentjobs.com) Help Line at 855-524-5627.*The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer*
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is committed to maintaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion. NCWRC strives to ensure that all employment practices are implemented in a manner that is equitable to all applicants and employees.Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax reference the contact information below. All applicants should indicate the position number and job title in the section “Jobs Applied For”.Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 Form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with your application.Applicants seeking National Guard Preference (to include North Carolina Army National Guard & North Carolina Air National Guard) must attach a copy of the NGB 23A (RPAS) or a copy of the DD256 or NGB 22 along with your application.All Required Competencies, Work History, and Credentials must appear in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State Application form. Applications stating “See Attached Resume” or including an embedded text resume will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.*Degrees must be received from institutions appropriately accredited by the U.S. Department of Education*
If you have started a college degree program but have not completed it – please document the number of Semester CREDIT HOURS you have completed in the Education section of your application.*State Employee Benefits*
We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. Learn more about employee resources, safety, health and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts and more by visiting the NC OSHR website… https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits*Employment Eligibility*
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).*For More Information*
For more information about the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, visit the WRC website… https://www.ncwildlife.org/For more information about this posting, contact the Wildlife Resources Commission Human Resources Office. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. To check the status of your application, log in to your NeoGov account and click “Application Status”. Normal processing time for applications is 30-45 days from the closing date of the posting.CONTACT INFORMATION:
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Human Resources Office
Phone: 919-707-0101
Fax: 919-707-0108NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

Salary: $64891 – 110315 per year

Location: Buncombe County, NC

Date: Sun, 02 Feb 2025 00:55:14 GMT


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