Protection Program Officer - Kivalina

Job Description:

Job Description

The Protection Program Officer will ensure protection and see that no unauthorized persons are abusing, misusing or trespassing on NANA’s lands.  All duties are to be performed in accordance with NANA’s mission, vision, and values.

*Two officers will be hired for the of village Kivalina.

Responsibilities

• Dependent on season Patrol all NANA lands by boat, ATV, snow mobile and airplane.
• Contact people found on NANA lands and verify permit and reasons for being there.
• Ensures trespassers will be issued written notice of trespass if warranted. Assists in the preparation of litigation, if warranted.
• Coordinates assigned land program activities with other public/private landowners as well as public law enforcement agencies.
• Spend all of the protection program season in the region patrolling.
• Makes sure all assigned activities comply with sound business practices and applicable regulations/requirements.
• Follow procedures and requirements for any and all expanded protection program opportunities.
• Represents NANA’s Land Department with shareholders, the business community, and the public.
• Consistently demonstrates remarkable skills in handling assigned activities, teamwork, communications, operating efficiencies, decision making, and analyzing and solving problems.
• Notify supervisor if safety and sanitation standards are not being met.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the team and program success also may be assigned.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Preference will be given to those who have completed some formal training in trespass law enforcement and land management fundamentals, such as seminars or other formal training programs.
• Preference will be given to experience that evidences a knowledge of state trespass regulations, NANA’s land policies/practices, federal, state, and local land management laws and programs, a knowledge of NANA and its region, and ANCSA and ANILCA provisions.
• Must be able to operate basic GPS equipment and programs.
• Must evidence exemplary interpersonal communications skills.
• Must be diplomatic and able to deal with people under potentially confrontational and adversarial situations.
• A valid State of Alaska Security Guard license upon hire.
• A valid vessel license.
• NANA Shareholder preference and a familiarity with boat navigation in the river and lake systems in the area is desired.
• Mechanical knowledge of ATVs, boats, snowmobiles, and related equipment is preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather: Outdoor.  Frequently exposed to arctic conditions.

Noise level: Moderate to Loud

Description of environment: This position is located in remote villages of the NANA Region. Must constantly be able to stand, sit, walk, climb, push, pull, use hands and arms, stoop, kneel and crouch.  Physical requirements:  Employee is required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift.

Travel: No

Competencies

Customer Service – Provides outstanding customer service; manages difficult or emotional situations; responds promptly to customer needs; responds to request for service and assistance; meets commitments in a timely manner.

Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to other ideas.

Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

Written Communication – Writes incident, logs and other reports clearly; able to read and interpret written information.