NOTE: INTERNAL POSTING, OPEN TO TPWD EMPLOYEES ONLY. Under the direction of the Special Operations Major, this position performs wildlife, conservation, and natural resources enforcement work. responsible for supervising and managing the statewide Game Warden K-9 program. Oversees K-9 operations including call out procedures, logistics and operational planning. Accountable for the K-9 selection process. Performs special assignments for Emergency Management, Homeland Security and other duties as assigned. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:% of Time. Essential Job Duties by Category 55%Law Enforcement Duties:Plans, assigns, schedules, evaluates and supervises the work of the K-9 team. Develops, implements, evaluates and/or supervises special programs, special operations, special investigations or other special assignments within the state as it pertains to K-9. Supervises, coordinates and monitors emergency management operations within K-9 during disasters and emergency situations. Coordinates law enforcement activities with other local, state and federal agencies. Confers with local law enforcement, court officers, and state officials concerning department activities. Coordinates and conducts LE patrols as assigned. 20%Program or Position Specific Duties:Manages and maintains K-9 team certifications (Canine and Handler), record keeping of training aids, training in all certified disciplines, statistical records, quarterly reports and budget and purchasing requests. Prepares and maintains an annual K-9 operating budget. Monitors and supervises all K-9 purchases. Coordinate with canine veterinarians and other canine professionals to ensure canine health and success. Completes special and monthly reports to reflect K-9 operations, activities, programs and equipment use .0%Supervisory Duties:Supervision of others to include onboarding, performance evaluations, personnel actions, time approvals, travel voucher approvals and offboarding tasks. Required to participate in supervisory training as assigned by Human Resources and/or divisional leadership. Reviews all reports, including citations, case reports, case dispositions and other paperwork for accuracy and completeness, including the evaluation and reporting of criminal and investigative data. Conducts investigations into complaints from the public and other investigations as assigned by the Major .%Marginal Job Duties:Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with Agency, Division and Department 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:Eight (8) years of experience as a Texas Game Warden from the date of graduation from the Game Warden Training Academy. Licensure:Commissioned as a Texas Game Warden by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Must possess a current license as a peace officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Must possess a TCOLE Advanced Peace Officer Proficiency Certification. Must possess a valid class “C” or higher Texas Driver’s License. NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon maintaining required licenses and certifications. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Education:Current TCOLE Instructor Certification. Experience:Three years of experience as a law enforcement K 9 handler KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to Law Enforcement. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in using Microsoft Office Suite, Virtual meeting platforms (MS Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc) and/or Adobe products. Skill in assessing administrative problems and implementing appropriate solutions. Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures to staff and the public. Ability to interpret and apply state/federal statutes, laws, regulations and provisions of TPWD Code, Texas Penal Code and Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with applicants, employees, and the public. Ability to communicate effectively. WORKING CONDITIONS - Required to work 8 hours per day, 5 days per week. Required, as necessary or directed, to work overtime, holidays, weekends, and hours other than regularly scheduled with supervisor approval. Required to live within 50 air miles of the following TPWD Law Enforcement offices: -Region 2 (Garland) 346 Oaks Trail, Suite 100, Garland TX, 75043 -Region 2 (Ft. Worth) 5400 Airport Freeway, Suite E, Fort Worth, TX 76117 -Region 4 (North Houston) 350 North Sam Houston Parkway East, Suite 100 Houston, TX 77060 -Region 4 (South Houston) 10101 Southwest Freeway, Suite 206, Houston, TX 77074 -Region 5 (San Antonio) 2391 Northeast Loop 410, Suite 409, San Antonio, TX 78217 -Region 6 (Abilene) 281 N. Willis, Abilene, TX 79603 -Region 7 (Austin) 1340 Airport Commerce Drive, Austin, TX 78741 -Region 8 (Corpus Christi) 5541 Bear Lane, Suite 232, Corpus Christi, TX 78405 Required to operate a state vehicle. Required to travel 5% with possible overnight stays. Required to conform to dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures. Required to follow non-smoking policy in all state buildings and vehicles.