Supervises marine law enforcement activities in a regional area.

Trains, schedules and supervises marine patrol officers operating in vessels, mobile units, and aircraft. Administrative direction is received from the Marine Resources Law Enforcement Operations Chief, with considerable latitude permitted in deploying officers and equipment, and in interpreting and applying laws and regulations to a wide range of situations.

Directs marine patrol officers responsible for the laws and regulations dealing with commercial and sports fishery, health, small boat safety, and search and rescue assistance. Duties encompass a range of administrative responsibilities including personnel supervision, direction of the sale of licenses and the acceptance of applications for permits, and inspection of vessels, property and supplies.

Serves as classroom instructor in subjects relating to seamanship, emergency search and rescue, civil and natural disaster, and leakage or spills of oil or hazardous cargoes. Provides training and supervision on law enforcement proceedings including apprehension and summonsing of violators, protection of evidence, confiscation of illegal gear, and presentation of court evidence and testimony.

Public contact responsibilities require discretion and diplomacy in maintaining working relationships with commercial fishing interests, local watermen and their associations, sport fishing groups, and federal and local law enforcement officials. Provides expert testimony at public hearings on matters such as fishery conditions and harvesting practices. Recommends actions and regulations to deal with problems.

Comprehensive knowledge of statutes and regulations governing marine life conservation and harvesting and related statutes. Knowledge of marine equipment. Ability to organize and direct enforcement in a geographic area. Ability to work with the public and give court evidence. Ability to work varying schedules and live in area of assignment.

Graduation from high school and demonstrated competence and administrative ability in the enforcement of marine resources laws and regulations; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Possession of a valid state driver’s license.

Class title change effective 7/1/93.

Last updated: 11/1/84