Job Description

Conservation Officer 

STATUS : Permanent/Full-Time, 40 hours/Non-Exempt
DEPARTMENT : Conservation
REPORTS TO : Chief Conservation Officer
SALARY RANGE : $16.00 per hour

Summary:
The Conservation Officer will work and assist the Chief Conservation Officer with patrol and enforcement activities on the Chemehuevi Indian Reservation and adjacent lands.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Uphold the Chemehuevi Conservation Code.
• Sell permits and enforce regulations for fishing, hunting, camping, off road and others.
• Assist with beach clean-up activities.
• Assist with animal control activities.
• Patrol Reservation boundaries (land/water) for trespassers or violators of the Conservation Code.
• Required to work some holidays and weekends.
• Report all time, mileage, including explanation of activities while on duty and maintain files.
• Ability to operate the Conservation boat.
• Able to ride in a vehicle for hours at a time over diverse country roads.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s license, with DMV driving report, to be included with application.
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs.
• Able to remain calm in difficult situations.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Two years’ experience in conservation, wildlife, law enforcement, environmental field (preferred) or a combination of these.
• Submit to pre-employment drug screening.
• Comply with Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Weekend work,

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