Conservation Law Enforcement Officer

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Defend the Last Frontier! Ready to protect Alaska's wild resources? JBER is hiring a Conservation Law Enforcement Officer (GS-1801-07 target 11) as part of America’s Federal Civil Service! Dive into the dynamic realm of security and law enforcement with this entry-level opportunity, beckoning those with Conservation Law Enforcement field. Seize the chance to become a guardian of America's Gateway to Space.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is recruiting for Full-time Officers to work at 673d Civil Engineer Squadron (CES), Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The organizational goals or objectives of this position are to support military mission and ensure no net loss in the capability of joint-base lands to support the military mission. This objective is achieved by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) trained conservation law enforcement officer developing, coordinating and implementing protection and enforcement plans for the joint-base’s natural and cultural resources including endangered species or species of conservation concern, fish and wildlife forestry, outdoor recreation and cultural/historical resource management with all associates, e.g., Security Forces, Range Control, MWR, off-base enforcement agencies and base environmental program managers.

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***This is a Federal Government civilian position – no active or reserve duty commitments***

*** Possible Recruitment, Relocation, Retention Incentives***

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DUTIES:

• Provides enforcement and protection of natural and cultural resources for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.
• Ensures compliance in outdoor recreation programs on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, meeting customers’ needs and ensuring that JBER personnel, residents and recreators are compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Assists in developing human/wildlife conflict monitoring and avoidance program, participates in special initiatives, studies, and projects.
• Conducts conservation law enforcement investigations and coordinates conservation law enforcement investigative activities for assigned CLEOs and Military Conservation Agent personnel.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. Must possess an appropriate and valid driver’s license.
• Incumbent is required to respond to emergency conservation enforcement calls and situations.
• Incumbent is required to maintain weapons proficiency and track the proficiency of his/her subordinate.
• Employee must be a graduate of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) Land Management Police Training (LMPT) or be capable of attending and completing the required training within the first year of employment (Ref: DoDI 5525.17).
• Position requires access to firearms. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence may not occupy this position in accordance with the Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended 30 Sep 96. Employees must sign DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays and assigned overtime, and under adverse working conditions.
• Shift work may be required, including changes with short notice.
• May be required to train and/or guide other personnel.
• This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employees must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• A pre-employment physical is required for this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (KSA’s):

(GS-11)

• Knowledge of and skill in applying a wide range of complex inspection, investigation, enforcement, and/or compliance principles, concepts, and practices, criminal and case law precedents related to natural and cultural resources regulations/law enforcement.
• Knowledge of broad range of natural resources law enforcement situations with the ability to manage enforcement situations from escalation to dangerous conflicts.
• Skill in strict, meticulous accountability for data and/or items, and ability to withstand legal scrutiny.
• Skill in conducting investigations, interviewing fact finding and data analysis; approaching individuals who may be fearful, skeptical or uncooperative during investigation questioning; establishing rapport with different personality types to glean appropriate information pertaining to complaints and allegations, and resolve complex problems. Able to deal effectively with others to gain confidence and cooperation.
• Skill in organizational management and interpersonal relationships required to manage and train volunteers and coordinate program requirements with resources outside Civil Engineering.
• Ability to analyze encroachment or law enforcement activity trends and develop adaptive management techniques, action plans and follow through to correct program deficiencies.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and explain conservation regulations to stakeholders, and members of the public.

(GS – 09)

• Knowledge of basic principles of the inspection, investigation, enforcement, and/or compliance principles, concepts, and practices, criminal and case law precedents related to natural and cultural resources regulations/law enforcement.
• Skill in communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing.
• Ability to learn basic techniques of the classified title.
• Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions.
• Ability to plan and organize work and consult effectively with co-workers.

(GS – 07)

• The incumbent must apply knowledge of the criminal investigative process and skills in finding, analysis, and reporting to perform assignments of limited complexity.
• Knowledge of the principles and concepts; pertinent laws, statutes, and guidelines; precedents decisions and rulings of applicable varied cases investigated; investigative methods and techniques; requirements of various legal jurisdictions; and knowledge of criminal methods of operation.
• Knowledge of evidence, criminal evidence procedures, and court procedures concerning admissibility of evidence, constitutional rights, search and seizure, apprehension, and related investigative and law enforcement matters.

BENEFITS:

TIME OFF

• 10 Federal Holidays
• 13 sick leave days

VACATION TIME

• Based upon length of employment … start at 13 days and earn up to 26 days

INSURANCE - No waiting period to qualify for health insurance for you and your family.

RETIREMENT - Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), part of a three-tiered system which contains:

• Basic Benefits Plan
• Social Security
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401 (k)

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