WILDLIFE MAJOR - 02112025- 65245

Job Information

DEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: TENNESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCES AGENCY, BOATING AND LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, HAMBLEN COUNTY

Working Title: Region 4 Major

This is an on-site position.

Qualifications

1. Be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons.
2. Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of application.
3. Be a citizen of the United States.
4. Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation.
5. Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority.
6. Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority.
7. Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check.
8. Have no conviction for a felony or have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces.
9. Pass a physical examination administered by a licensed physician that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position.
10. Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position.
11. Have visual acuity of 20/100 in each eye, separately without glasses, and each eye corrected to 20/30 or better with corrective lenses.
12. Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positions.
13. Upon appointment, successfully complete a prescribed course of instruction at the Tennessee Law Enforcement Academy or have successfully completed the equivalent of the prescribed course.

Examination Method: Education and Experience,100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Overview

Responsibilities

1. Qualifies annually with assigned firearms.
2. Conducts safe handling of weapons according to policy.
3. Operates assigned vehicles within agency policy and procedure.

1. Develops administrative policy drafts to be followed in the enforcement of laws, rules and regulations.
2. Formulates law enforcement procedure drafts governing wildlife and boating activities.
3. Reviews and approves special details for special operations activities such as stakeouts, undercover operations, and boating under the influence enforcement.

1. Develops clear and measurable strategic plans and objectives for law enforcement programs within assigned region.
2. Assists with the development and periodic review of all agency directives, policies, procedures, and protocols as needed.
3. Develops possible response strategies to potential problems with law enforcement programs, agency directives, policies, procedures, and protocols.

1. Conducts and approves performance evaluations for assigned subordinates.
2. Administers and/or participates in law enforcement training and related activities.
3. Advises regional training officer in planning and conducting enforcement and other related training to include: (a) vehicle and vessel operation, (b) firearm qualification, and (c) the use of safety equipment.
4. Addresses and/or recognizes the performance of assigned subordinates appropriately in accordance with established policy.
5. Provides coaching to subordinates on appropriate performance management techniques in accordance with recommendations from agency HR.

1. Reads and interprets state and federal laws, rules, and regulations affecting state wildlife and boating activities for subordinates, peers, and supervisors.
2. Performs public contact work in explaining laws and enforcement regulations to the media, legislators, commissioners and the general public.

1. Makes presentations to civic groups, sports groups and clubs, and the general public concerning wildlife and boating activities and programs in order to promote agency programs and provide information.
2. Advises executive service employees, legislators, and the general public of law enforcement mission and program accomplishments.
3. Builds consensus among peers, subordinates, and supervisors in order to further the agency's mission and goals.

1. Plans and participates in disaster and nuclear regulatory training drills.
2. Plans and participates in regional training with other states in multi-jurisdictional responses to disasters such as earthquakes, tornados, and floods.
3. Consults with others during the operational and program planning process in order to effectively utilize their expertise.
4. Participates in position related training as required to enhance professional skills.
5. Seek opportunities for professional development within and outside the agency.
6. Participates in annual required law enforcement training.

1. Plans and coordinates the activities of assigned subordinates who oversee various programs to ensure that operational and strategic priorities are met, and conflicts in scheduling and responsibility do not arise.
2. Coordinates emergency services with Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and other agencies and organizations as needed.
3. Coordinates regional law enforcement staff meetings.

1. Develops memoranda of understanding with federal agencies and other states to determine responsibility and performance in multi-jurisdictional situations.
2. Participates in multi-jurisdictional task forces as assigned by coordinating and directing TWRA resources as requested by outside agencies.
3. Serves as an agency contact for both the media and general public for purposes of explaining wildlife and boating laws, rules, and regulations in an accurate and timely manner.
4. Represents TWRA as liaison to the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency in the event of any natural or manmade disaster in Tennessee.
5. Coordinates reciprocal agreements with bordering states concerning issues of wildlife and boating laws.
6. Coordinates agency involvement in multi-jurisdictional training activities with other state, federal, or regional personnel.
7. Controls, reviews and approves periodic news releases concerning law enforcement programs and activities.

1. Advises executive service employees of upcoming operations in a timely manner.
2. Communicates regularly with other program managers to coordinate operational activities and program development with other regions to ensure uniformity between regions.
3. Advises executive service employees of impending budget issues as required.
4. Inform appropriate regional and statewide authorities on the nature of discussions in any and all public meetings.
5. Communicates regularly with subordinates and peers in regards to operational goals, initiatives and priorities.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates:

1. Assists assigned subordinates in coordinating enforcement activities with regional field personnel by reallocating resources and directly participating as necessary.
2. Assists assigned subordinates in managing wildlife and boating law enforcement programs by reallocating resources and directly participating as necessary.
3. Plans, organizes, and directs assigned subordinates in wildlife and boating law enforcement and administration for an assigned region.
4. Supervises assigned subordinates in their assigned duties in order to meet the goals of the region.
5. Issues written enforcement plans to regional field personnel.
6. Supervises assigned subordinates in the development of training programs and in-service training for employees.
7. Adheres to all laws, agency directives, policies, procedures, and protocols to provide an example to assigned subordinates.

1. Reviews staff reports, performance review documents, and other submitted documentation for accuracy and completeness.
2. Assures that law enforcement operations, projects, and needs of assigned subordinates meet the goals and objectives of the agency.
3. Assures that all agency directives, policies, procedures, and protocols are adhered to.
4. Assures assigned subordinates are completing tasks on time and within assigned performance standards.
5. Reviews disciplinary actions executed by assigned subordinates to ensure that they are administered in accordance with agency policy and Department of Human Resources policies and procedures.
6. Assures that assigned subordinates submit electronic and paper reports as required accurately and promptly.
7. Assures that budgets are properly justified and submitted complete and in a timely manner with properly coded expenditures.
8. Assures that inventory control is properly executed within the regional law enforcement program in accordance with agency rules and state policies.

Analyzing Data or Information:

1. Analyzes data gathered by enforcement field personnel to inform operational and strategic decision making.
2. Anticipates possible operational and strategic problems.

1. Works with other agencies and organizations to assure that operational and programmatic activities receive early concurrence and input from regional and statewide authorities.
2. Ensures healthy relationships with other agencies, legislators and organizations.
3. Represents the TWRA at formal events to foster relations with business partners.

1. Develops proposals related to laws, rules, and regulations governing wildlife and boating activities for legislators, municipalities, and other entities.
2. Makes recommendations for revisions to state wildlife and boating activities and programs based on the review of current, new, or revised policies.
3. Provides guidance to and sets priorities for assigned subordinates in purchasing specialized enforcement equipment.
4. Communicates possible problems and response strategies to appropriate regional and statewide authorities.

1. Review and approve subordinate administrative actions including but not limited to performance evaluations, expense requests, time and labor for subordinates.

1. Prepares law enforcement related records and reports.
2. Writes annual report for the Southeast Regional Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.
3. Prepares annual reports and other reports as necessary based on analysis of law enforcement reports submitted by subordinates, peers and other agency representatives.
4. Completes and submits performance review documents for subordinates accurately and promptly.

Competencies (KSA's)

Knowledge:

1. Advanced knowledge of accepted law enforcement practices and techniques
2. Advanced knowledge of applicable law and policy, procedure, agency administrative directives, regulations and rules
3. Advanced knowledge of criminal procedure, rules of evidence, and basic constitutional precedents
4. Working knowledge of wildlife and fisheries management, wildlife and fisheries biology, or a related field

Skills:

1. Finger dexterity
2. Hand arm steadiness
3. Critical thinking skills.
4. Active listening and learning skills.
5. Oral comprehension
6. Oral expression
7. Depth perception
8. Problem sensitivity
9. Control precision

Abilities:

1. Coordination of assigned personnel
2. Complex problem solving abilities
3. Judgment and decision making
4. Equipment selection
5. Public safety

Tools & Equipment

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.