Protection Program Officer - Ambler

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. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, gender-identity and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. NANA grants employment preference to shareholder of NANA, their spouses and descendants to the extent allowed by law. Accommodation Requests for Job Seekers with a Disability. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation for any part of the employment process, contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Default: Location : Location US-AK-Ambler Work Type On-Site Work Location Ambler Company: NANA #J-18808-Ljbffr NANA Regional Corporation