TPWD - Director VI (Director of Law Enforcement) (Internal Law Enforcement Applicants Only) - ([...]

TPWD MISSION

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.

To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

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PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS : TPWD Headquarters, 4200 Smith School Rd, Austin TX 78744

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Executive Director, this position is responsible for serving as the Colonel and Division Director of the Law Enforcement Division for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Provides strategic direction, guidance and leadership for approximately 552 commissioned law enforcement officers and 128 non-commissioned support personnel.

Responsible for the overall operation and administration of the Law Enforcement Division. Develops, establishes, and implements goals and objectives that are consistent with and support overall agency mission, strategies, programs, and laws.

Directs game warden efforts in all facets of conservation law enforcement, protecting the natural and cultural resources of the State of Texas on public and private lands, as well as public waterways.

Works with other TPWD divisions and local, state and federal agencies to provide a coordinated and effective approach to resolving resource problems and issues.

Ensures Law Enforcement Offices provide excellent customer service and fiduciary oversight. Serves as a member of the Department’s Senior Leadership Team.

Represents the agency and LE division at meetings, hearings, trials, legislative sessions, conferences, boards, panels, and committees.

Maintains open, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and community officials, including local law enforcement and private landowner groups.

Represents Texas in regional and national conservation law enforcement related associations and initiatives. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education :

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree.

Graduation from the Texas Game Warden Training Academy.

Experience :

Ten years’ experience as a TPWD Game Warden, with a minimum of five years at the rank of Lieutenant or above.

Licensure :

Must possess a valid class C Texas driver’s license.

Must possess a current license as a peace officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

Commissioned as a Texas Game Warden by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education :

Advanced Law Enforcement Management, Supervisory and / or Leadership training.

Completion of Senior Level Leadership and Professional Development training.

Licensure :

Current TCOLE Advanced or Master Peace Officer Certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of and ability to apply criminal law enforcement theory and practice to effective conservation law enforcement operations;
• Knowledge of Texas freshwater and saltwater fish, wildlife, and recreational resources and associated conservation activities;
• Knowledge of state and federal statutes and regulations related to the enforcement of all provisions of the Texas Penal Code, the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, and all regulatory acts adopted under the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Code regarding fisheries resources, game animal resources, game bird resources, non-game resources, furbearing resources and provisions of the Texas Water Safety Act;
• Knowledge of and ability to apply sound human resource management practices to the effective management of a large, dispersed team;
• Knowledge of developing, reviewing and managing division budget and understanding of TPWD policies and procedures;

Knowledge of TPWD agency policies and procedures.

• Skill in leadership, interpersonal relations, team building, mentoring and staff development;
• Skill in effectively communicating, coordinating and working with staff, the public, elected officials, private landowners, and / or with other agencies to accomplish TPWD and / or Law Enforcement programs, activities, goals and objectives;
• Skill in developing effective working relationships with other Law Enforcement entities including at the County, Local, State and Federal levels;
• Skill in developing positive, productive working relationships with staff of all other TPWD organizational divisions, staff of other regulatory and resource management agencies, private landowner groups, sportsmen groups, and with various public interest and constituent groups;
• Skill in budget preparation, presentation, monitoring and management, with the ability to tie these activities into the attainment of specific program goals and objectives;

Skill in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Ability to carry out agency policies, procedures, and directives;
• Ability to lead, motivate, and inspire a large, decentralized team of commissioned officers and non-commissioned personnel;
• Ability to effectively communicate with and present to the TPWD Executive Leadership, Commission, Legislative committees, public interest groups and other various audiences;
• Ability to communicate priorities and recommendations to Law Enforcement team and Executive Office;
• Ability to effectively represent Texas in regional and national conservation law enforcement associations;
• Ability to handle sensitive information discretely;
• Ability to develop innovative strategies to deter violations of laws related to game and fish management, preservation of natural and cultural resources and water safety;
• Ability to identify resource enforcement needs, develop and implement plans and strategies to meet identified needs and monitor the effectiveness of activities that respond to identified needs;
• Ability to make sound judgements, resolve conflicts and problems, and evaluate risk on limited data and under considerable pressure;
• Ability to conceptualize and implement new strategies to help increase the user base for outdoor recreation activities, including hunting, fishing, boating and other outdoor activities;
• Ability to establish realistic and attainable goals and objectives, develop implementation plans, organize workloads, establish priorities and evaluate program performance;
• Ability to work collaboratively and negotiate among competing interests, both internally and externally;
• Ability to work effectively with other TPWD non-law enforcement personnel and other partners to advance agency mission, priorities, and initiatives;

Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Required to work from 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m., Monday through Friday;
• Required to work hours other than 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m., with days off other than Saturdays, Sundays and holidays;
• Required to operate a State vehicle;
• Required to travel 25% with possible overnight stays;

Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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