Public Lands Manager II

### Public Lands Manager IISave Job Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Parsons,Kansas|  |  || --- | --- || Job Type | Permanent || Salary | $28.65 per hour || || Min. Experience | 2 - 4 years |
** PUBLIC LANDS MANAGER II – Position #K0233850
** This permanent, full-time unclassified position is located in the Public Lands Division, Region 3 and is directly supervised by the Public Lands Regional Supervisor.
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** This position is a professional management position in wildlife conservation and management for Grand Osage and Big Hill Wildlife Areas. The primary duty station for this position will be Grand Osage Wildlife Area office.
* Daily activities consist of developing and maintaining wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation facilities and providing public safety and assistance on assigned property.

* Responsibilities include;

budget preparation and expenditure tracking; preparing documents, reports, and management plans.
* Assists with other divisions and various state and federal agencies with environmental issues.
* Purchases supplies and equipment.
* Participates, directs and supervises land and habitat management work.
* Administers agricultural leases.
* Supervises and participates in the construction, maintenance and repair of area buildings, equipment, and roads.
* Provides public information through website updates and local media.
* Promotes wildlife conservation through public speaking, writing and general contact; participates in scientific field studies and surveys.
* Actively participates in interviews, hiring, and training of seasonal employees.
* Requires a high level of involvement with the agencies special hunts program and providing input, information and comments at Great Plains Development Authority board meetings.
* Administers and participates in law enforcement activities on assigned areas; detects violations, makes arrests, collects evidence, prepares cases and testifies, as required-must be a credible witness in court; cooperates/coordinates with Natural Resource Officers and local law enforcement agencies to enforce laws, rules and regulations for the protection of resources, visitors and facilities.
** Post Offer Conditions:
*** If an applicant is not currently law enforcement certified, our agency will send the successful applicant to the required training as listed below. Applicants do not have to be law enforcement certified to apply.
* Upon notice of conditional offer of employment, successful candidate will be screened, tested, and assessed for admission into the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center.
** Benefits:
*** Salary:
Beginning hourly wage $28.65/hr
* 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.
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* Minimum Requirements:

*** High School diploma or GED equivalent.
* Bachelor’s Degree in fisheries science/management or wildlife science/management preferred.
* Two 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 possess & maintain a valid driver’s license and pass a background check.
** Necessary

Special Requirements :
*** The employee is required to be certified as a law enforcement officer by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training…