DISTRICT 42 SERGEANT - 03172026-76028

Job Information

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

This is an on-site position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in wildlife or fisheries management, wildlife biology, or other related acceptable field AND three years full-time, increasingly responsible, professional wildlife enforcement experience.

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.

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.

Overview

Under general supervision, is responsible for professional wildlife field enforcement and management work of average difficulty and supervisory work of routine difficulty in state wildlife resources management programs, and performs related work as required. The Wildlife Sergeant leads and participates in a variety of law enforcement and wildlife management activities in a small-sized geographic area. This class differs from that of Wildlife Officer in that an incumbent of the latter has no lead or supervisory responsibilities. This class differs from that of Wildlife Lieutenant in that an incumbent of the latter supervises Wildlife Sergeants and their activities in an assigned geographic area.

Responsibilities

1. Leads assigned subordinates in the conduct of inspections for boating, hunting, fishing, litter, and pollution law violations in order to enforce wildlife boating laws, proclamations, rules, and regulations and observe agency directives, policies, and procedures.
2. Leads the district in conducting agency restoration, management, eradication, and biological survey projects as requested.
3. Promotes, teaches, and/or assists with hunting and boating safety education programs.
4. Reviews the records and reports, including but not limited to prosecution reports, activity reports, and evidence logs generated by subordinates.
5. Assists the District Lieutenant with periodic evidence/property audits as required.
6. Conducts or assists with Outreach programs to recruit young or new hunters, fishermen, and other outdoor enthusiasts.
7. Investigates wildlife complaints and suggests methods for controlling problem animals.
8. Promotes agency programs and provides appropriate information to local clubs, schools, and other civic organizations.

Competencies (KSA's)

1. Plans and Aligns
2. Manages Complexity
3. Cultivates Innovation
4. Instills Trust
5. Decision Quality

Knowledges:
1. Law and Government
2. Biology
3. Customer and Personal Service
4. Transportation
5. Administration and Management

Skills:
1. Finger Dexterity
2. Depth Perception
3. Reading Comprehension
4. Social Perceptiveness
5. Management of Material Resources

Abilities:
1. Far Vision
2. Limb and/or Full Body Coordination
3. Gross Body Equilibrium
4. Stamina
5. Reaction Time

Tools & Equipment

1. Boats
2. Motor Vehicles
3. Computer
4. Firearms
5. Body Cameras

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.