Conservation Officer

The Chemehuevi Tribe is hiring a full-time Conservation Officer to assist with patrol and enforcement activities on the Chemehuevi Indian Reservation and surrounding lands. Responsibilities include upholding conservation codes, selling permits, conducting patrols, and participating in clean-up activities. Candidates should have a valid driver's license, be able to lift 75 lbs, and have relevant experience. The position requires working some holidays and weekends.
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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.