Communication techniques and well developed communication skills become an important requirement at this level. The work requires moderate physical exertion. The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required.
Serious injury is possible.
Responsible for hiring and disciplinary actions which may or may not require the approval of a higher level of authority. Distinguishing Features Differs from the other law enforcement class series which have no corresponding responsibilities for wildlife and parks management. Differs from the Conservation Officer II class which serves as an assistant to a law enforcement supervisor directing and performing law enforcement work. Plans, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of supervisors involved in administering the fish, parks, and wildlife program, assuring necessary law enforcement and educational coverage of the region. Establishes priorities and introduces new or revised procedures, laws, regulations, or policies for implementation by Conservation Workers.