Conservation Officer

Job Description

Position: Conservation Officer Open: 09-28-26
Location: Mahnomen Close: 10-09-26
Pay: $28.90/DOQ Benefits: Full Status: Full Time

The White Earth Reservation Business Committee is currently seeking a qualified applicant who will be responsible for enforcing the Conservation and Environmental Codes in order to protect the natural resources of the White Earth Reservation.

Position Outcomes:

Patrols assigned area by truck, ATV, snowmobile, boat, airplane, horse, or on foot to observe persons engaged in taking fish and game.

Provides and attends work related training.
• Assists in promoting hunter/firearms safety training.
• Assists in promoting watercraft and boating safety training
• Assists in promoting ATV and Snowmobile safety training
• Attends mandatory training through the Bureau of Indian Affairs on an annual basis.

Works closely with Tribal Court in all court proceedings, writes reports in incidents of accurate information.
• Seizes equipment used in fish and game law violations and arranges for disposition of fish and game illegally taken or possessed.
• Ensures method and equipment used are lawful and apprehends violators.
• Serves warrants, makes arrests, and prepares and presents evidence in court actions.
• Investigates hunting accidents and reports of fish and game law violations, issues warnings or citations, and files reports.
• Recommends revisions or changes in hunting and trapping regulations or seasons.

Performs word processing to provide timely accurate and professional looking documents and materials.
• Develops and maintains filing system.
• Prepares written proposals, correspondence and reports as directed to meet timeline requirements.
• Proofreads all work for accuracy of spelling.
• Composes correspondence with minimal direction.
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Maintains General Files, Client Files, and/or Program Files to ensure compliance with department policies and procedures.
• Creates files for new clients.
• Ensures client files contain appropriate documentation in accordance to program guidelines and/or appropriate state/federal/tribal reasons/regulations.

Creates and completes reports to comply with required agencies (internal and external).
• Collects and reports information on population and condition of fish, wildlife, forestry, environment, and suspected pollution.
• Gathers and compiles required statistics.
• Ensures accurate and complete information is contained in reports.

Communicates with internal and external sources to ensure program and organization is represented in a professional manner.
• Maintains good rapport with staff, organizational employees and external sources including local, state and federal representatives.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Knowledge of the White Earth Reservation Conservation Code, or any related ordinance to environmental protection, law enforcement procedures and methods and weapon usage safety.
• Knowledge of tribal, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies and procedures.
• Knowledge of BIA and tribal policies and procedures manual.
• Knowledge of record and reporting system.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow and apply the policies and procedures of the White Earth Tribal Council and the Natural Resources Department.
• Knowledge of treaties, laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and political process.
• Knowledge of the White Earth Reservation demographics, culture, history and lifestyles.
• Ability to communicate with general public, law enforcement personnel and other relevant agencies.
• Skill in operating a variety of weapons, equipment and motorized vehicles.
• Skilled in customer service and the ability to interact with internal and external customers with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to comprehend intricacies of law, codes, regulations, manuals and technical materials.
• Ability to work harmoniously with individuals, community groups and the judicial system.
• Ability to be certified in First Aid/CPR/AED through the American Medical Association and obtain a CPR certificate.
• Ability to assess situations and make independent, sound decisions.
• Ability to identify fur bearing, game animals, waterfowl, plants, flowers, endangered species, fish, habitats, and all wildlife.
• Ability to work long hours, maintain good physical condition; be prepared to respond to emergency calls and requests for services on off-duty hours.
• Ability to attend manual training sessions and meet required standards

Qualifications:
• Must be at least 21 years of age prior to hire.
• Successful completion of the BIA Indian Police Academy within the last 3 years or 2-year Criminal Justice degree and completion of basic law enforcement training (SKILLS).
• Valid driver’s license and insurance for travel between sites and other business-related destinations.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.