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PARK WARDEN GRADE II (2 POSTS)

PARK WARDEN GRADE II (2 POSTS)

Reporting Relationship: Report to Respective Chief Park Wardens
Duty Station: National Parks
(i)        Direct Entry Qualifications:
Bachelor Degree in Wildlife Management, or Zoology and Wildlife Ecology from a recognized training institution.  Must be computer literate.
      

(ii)       Duties and Responsibilities
  •  Responsible for organizing and carrying out daily anti-poaching patrols;
  •  Identifying and solving common and persistent problems in the guard stations, section or department;
  •  Preparing daily, weekly and monthly work plans, carrying out performance evaluation and reporting on the same;
  • Collaborating and sensitizing stake holders on environmental conservation issues and building good relationships between them and the park;
  • Liaising with Local Authorities on parks management and socio-economic development;
  • May represent the Park Manager in development, security, conservation, conflict resolution meetings at various levels;
  •  Participating and collaborating with the local communities in village development in identifying conservation friendly income generating activities;
  • Facilitating the establishment of schools’ wildlife clubs and village environmental committees and organizing their functioning;
  • Preparing and presenting evidence before the courts of law for issues pertaining to poaching or banditry within the park;
  • Prosecuting poaching cases before the courts of law;
  • Participating in enforcement, review and formulation of strategies for implementing National Parks Act and its Regulations;
  • coordinating and implementing approved tourism management activities within the park;
  • Conducting proactive park and boundaries surveillance; and
  • Any other relevant duties as may be assigned by superior.
(iii)       Age limit: Not above 35 years of age
(iv)       Salary Scale: TNPSS E