Public Lands Manager III - Clinton Wildlife Area

About the role

This permanent, full-time unclassified position is in the Public Lands Division located at Clinton Wildlife Area Office and is directly supervised by the Public Lands Regional Supervisor for Region 2.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning, organizing and directing activities and programs at complex and large state department-managed properties across Clinton, Buck Creek, and Richard Hanger Bog and Wildlife Areas as well as the Leavenworth and Douglas State Fishing Lakes and Rising Sun Boat Ramp totaling 11,441 acres
• Oversight, operation, and development of permitting, application of controlled chemicals, minerals management, vegetation and habitat management, watershed and water level management, wildlife management and visual and air quality
• Carrying out complex field and office research or investigations and making professional observations and judgments necessary to identify adverse pressures on animal, plant, and human life associated with the state's natural resources
• Serving as the lead manager conducting activities on 6 properties totaling 11,441 acres
• Directing all capital improvement construction and maintenance projects including all necessary permitting before construction
• Budgetary development and oversight responsibility for area operations, seasonal salaries and revenues from the sale of licenses, permits and other forms of revenue generated from the area property
• Performing the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised and planning, scheduling, and assigning work to subordinates
• Promoting awareness of programs, laws, regulations, flora and fauna in assigned areas to the visiting public and to the members of the Department's constituent groups, members of local city and county boards and legislators in state government
• Administering and participating in law enforcement activities on assigned areas; detecting violations, making arrests, collecting evidence, preparing cases and testifying, as required; cooperating and coordinating with Natural Resource Officers and local law enforcement agencies to enforce laws, rules and regulations for the protection of resources, visitors and facilities

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be 21 years of age
• Four years of experience in directing a field office with operations relevant to the agency's operations. 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
• Must attain and maintain professional licenses and certificates as determined by project demands
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and the ability to pass a background check

Law Enforcement Certification Requirements

• Must 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.
• 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
• Position requires the use of a firearm for law enforcement duties; 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)
• Must be free of any diversions from a felony or misdemeanor domestic violence crime as set forth by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Act
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must pass a physical exam administered by the hiring agency
• At the time of appointment, must take and pass a drug screening test approved by the Division of Personnel Services
• Certain past and present personal behaviors can impact employee eligibility due to law enforcement certification requirements

Benefits

• Health and Insurance: Immediate group health, dental and vision coverage and life insurance coverage
• Retirement and Options: Kansas Police and Fire Retirement plan and optional deferred compensation
• Paid Leave: Holidays, sick leave, vacation leave, and parental leave

Pay

Beginning hourly wage $30.83/hr

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