POLICE SERVICE ASSISTANT APPRENTICE

Minimum QualificationsATTENTION: THIS JOB REQUIRES APPLICANTS TOSEE DETAILS AT THE END OF THIS POSTING.Applicants approved for testing will be sent a testing admission notice advising them of the date by which they must test in the Nashville office if they wish to be considered for the current vacancy. A summary of test content is provided at the end of this job posting. LOCATION OF (12) POSITIONS TO BE FILLED: TENNESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCES AGENCY (TWRA), MULTIPLE COUNTIES STATEWIDE SUMMARY: Under general supervision, is responsible for professional wildlife management work of average difficulty in the implementation of wildlife management practices in a moderate-sized wildlife area or facility; assists in the implementation of management practices in a large, complex wildlife area or facility; and performs related work as required.DISTINGUISHING FEATURES: An employee in this class performs a variety of activities associated with the management of wildlife. Work involves wildlife habitat development and maintenance, public relations activities, facilities maintenance, and assisting in research data collection. This class differs from that of Wildlife Manager 2 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for a larger, more complex wildlife area or management responsibilities.Other Requirements Implements or assists in implementing projects and programs to provide optimum wildlife habitat development; uses wildlife agricultural techniques involving trees, shrubs, grains, grasses, and other wildlife food and cover plantings and cuttings; controls burned and flooded land areas; restocks area lands and lakes with fish and wildlife. Provides information to the public pertaining to hunting, fishing, boating, and associated recreational activities; manages field trials and hunts on wildlife areas; gives talks and lectures on wildlife conservation to school groups and other interested individuals. Maintains and repairs equipment and buildings within assigned work area; constructs outbuildings, checking stations, docks, and signs; performs maintenance, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry work; builds and maintains primitive roads and trails. Conducts a variety of data collection surveys to assist in determining environmental changes and wildlife conditions; conducts browse, mast, and creel surveys, and collects water and fish samples; traps and bands game; determines age, sex, and weight of harvested game and fish. Develops and manages sharecrop contracts with local farmers; assists surrounding landowners with problems on farm ponds and with troublesome wild animals; coordinates plans and activities with federal personnel on jointly managed wildlife areas. Assists in patrol and law enforcement duties on wildlife management areas; issues citations and appears in court. Prepares and monitors budget; orders supplies and equipment; sells permits and licenses. Prepares and maintains records and reports on daily activities, wildlife survey data, sales of permits and licenses, expenditures and budget status, arrests and prosecutions, and equipment usage. Operates and uses a variety of equipment including automobiles, trucks, bulldozers, tractors, boats and motors, chain saws, mowers, and hand tools.Job OverviewEducation and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in wildlife or fisheries management, wildlife or fisheries biology.OREducation and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in zoology, biology, forestry, ecology, agriculture or animal science including at least thirty quarter hours of wildlife or fisheries course work.Note: A transcript is required for a proper evaluation for this class.Competencies (KSA's)NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants for this class must: be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons. be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of application. be a citizen of the United States. have a good moral character, as determined by investigation. complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority. agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority. supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check. have no conviction for a felony or have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces. pass a physical examination administered by a licensed physician that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position. pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position. have visual acuity of 20/100 in each eye, separately without glasses, and each eye corrected to 20/30 or better with corrective lenses. possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license at the time of appointment in some positions. upon appointment, successfully acquire a valid commercial driver’s license/endorsement in some positions. upon appointment, successfully complete a prescribed course of instruction at the Tennessee Law Enforcement Academy or have successfully completed the equivalent of the prescribed course.NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 14 apply only to those positions required to carry a firearm.EXAMINATION METHOD: Computer Administered Test 60%, Supplemental Application 40%.TEST SUMMARY: The examination for Wildlife Manager 1 consists of 76 multiple choice questions organized into the 3 test content areas shown below. Each test content area has been designed to assess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the job of Wildlife Manager 1.Wildlife Management - The questions in this section assess knowledge of general wildlife management practices and specific techniques pertaining to birds, waterfowl, and game animals. As a Wildlife Officer or Manager with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, you must be familiar with both native and migratory birds, small and big game animals, and non-game or protected species in order to plan and develop food plots and suitable habitat. Knowledge of game animals, birds, and waterfowl is essential to the enforcement of related wildlife laws. (44 questions)Fisheries Management – The questions in this section assess knowledge of general fisheries practices and techniques. Wildlife Officers and Managers routinely sample streams and waterways to measure reproduction rates and species development. Knowledge of fish and fish species are essential to the enforcement of related fishery laws. (27 questions)Boating Safety - The questions in this section assess knowledge of safe boating practices. As a Wildlife Officer or Manager you will be instructing adults and juveniles in the proper care and use of boating equipment and will have daily contact with sportsmen and boaters using such equipment. Some Wildlife Officers or Managers are required to patrol the waterways of Tennessee by operating a watercraft. (5 questions)State Employee Benefits Insurance There are a variety of insurance options available to state employees including:Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Annual Leave Full-time employees earn annual leave each month at a rated based on years of service as follows:Years of Service0 up to 5 5 up to 10 10 up to 20 20 or more Annual Leave Earned per Month1 day 1 and ½ days 1 and ¾ days 2 days Maximum Allowable days30 days 36 days 39 days 42 days Leave earned in excess of the maximum allowable days will be transferred to the employee's sick leave account annually on the employee's anniversary hire date.Sick Leave All full-time employees accrue 1 day (7.5 hours) of sick leave per month, provided they work the major portion of that month. Bereavement Leave Leave with pay is granted for three days in the event of the death of an employee's spouse, child, stepchild, grandchild, parents, grandparents, siblings, stepparents, foster parents, or parents-in-law without charge to the employee's leave time. Two additional days of sick leave may be granted to provide a total of five days absence for this purpose. Family Medical Leave Allows up to twelve work weeks of leave* each year to eligible employees for certain family and medical reasons. Continued health insurance coverage is provided during the leave period, and the employee is reinstated to the same or an equivalent position once the leave period has ended.Leave may or may not be paid leave, depending on individual employee's leave balances for earned leave.Parental Leave Parental leave is an absence from work granted any employee who has been employed in state service for at least 12 consecutive months as a full-time employee. Parental leave is a combination of sick, annual, or special leave without pay for a period not to exceed four months following the birth of a child. Military Leave Granted in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations. Holidays Each year, full-time state employees receive 11 holidays off with pay. Retirement State employees are automatically members of the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System . (TCRS) Employees must accrue 5 years of creditable state service to be vested (guaranteed retirement benefits when age requirements are met). Vested members of TCRS become eligible for service retirement upon completion of 30 years of creditable service or upon attainment of age 60. Deferred Compensation Employees may choose to make pre-tax contributions to a variety of investment options through the 401(k) plan or the 457 plan. A minimum $20 monthly contribution is required to participate in the plans. For the 401(k) plan, the state will match the $50 per month minimum contribution. The $50 match policy is evaluated on an annual basis. Flexible Benefits Plan Under this program certain specific expenses (e.g.,medical and dental insurance premiums, medical expenses, dependent day care expenses) can be deducted from an employee's paycheck prior to taxes, resulting in a lower taxable income level. Higher Education Fee Discounts and Waivers A 25% discount on undergraduate tuition at any state operated institution of higher learning in Tennessee is available to children 23 years of age or under of full time state employees. In addition, full-time state employees with six months of continuous service are eligible to have tuition fees waived for one course per semester at a state institution. For further information on higher education discounts, click on Chapter 1540 on the Secretary of State Rules and Regulations web page. Baccalaureate Education System Trust (BEST) Program (BEST) The Baccalaureate Education System Trust (BEST) was created by the Tennessee General Assembly for the purpose of providing Tennessee families with a means to save for their children's future college education costs. Wellness Program The State Employee Wellness Program works to increase employees´ knowledge of options for healthier lifestyles through information and events that focus on improving behaviors affecting your health. Some specific benefits offered through the program include health risk assessments, fitness events, smoking cessation programs, and various other benefits. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) EAP is a confidential counseling and referral service for all employees and their dependents. All services are strictly confidential and can be accessed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.