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Updated 2014
Summary Report for:
33-3031.00 - Fish and Game Wardens
Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by
wildlife. Compile biological data.
Sample of reported job titles: District Wildlife Manager, Fisheries Enforcement Officer, Game Warden, Law
Enforcement Officer (LEO), Natural Resource Officer, State Game Warden, State Wildlife Officer, Wildlife
Conservation Officer, Wildlife Manager, Wildlife Officer
View report: Summary Details Custom
Tasks | Tools & Technology | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials |
Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
Tasks
Patrol assigned areas by car, boat, airplane, horse, or on foot to enforce game, fish, or boating laws or to
manage wildlife programs, lakes, or land.
Compile and present evidence for court actions.
Investigate hunting accidents or reports of fish or game law violations.
Protect and preserve native wildlife, plants, or ecosystems.
Issue warnings or citations and file reports as necessary.
Serve warrants and make arrests.
Provide assistance to other local law enforcement agencies as required.
Promote or provide hunter or trapper safety training.
Participate in search-and-rescue operations.
Arrange for disposition of fish or game illegally taken or possessed.
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Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
Biological evidence collection kits Blood collection kits; Deoxyribonucleic acid DNA collection kits
Handguns .40 caliber semi-automatic pistols; Service revolvers
Military rifles Police rifles; Semiautomatic rifles
Police or security shotguns 12-gauge shotguns; Shotguns
Recreational motorboats Airboats; Jet propulsion motor boats; Patrol boats
Technology used in this occupation:
Data base user interface and query software Database software
Internet browser software Web browser software
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Map creation software Mapping software
Mobile location based services software Global positioning satellite GPS system software
Spreadsheet software
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Knowledge
Law and Government Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations,
executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Public Safety and Security Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Biology Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and
interactions with each other and the environment.
English Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and
spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Customer and Personal Service Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal
services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of
customer satisfaction.
Psychology Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and
interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of
behavioral and affective disorders.
Geography Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses,
including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human
life.
Sociology and Anthropology Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences,
human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
Education and Training Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and
instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Administration and Management Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic
planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and
coordination of people and resources.
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Skills
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points
being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions,
conclusions or approaches to problems.
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the
most appropriate one.
Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and
evaluate options and implement solutions.
Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make
improvements or take corrective action.
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Persuasion Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
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Abilities
Inductive Reasoning The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions
(includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Oral Comprehension The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken
words and sentences.
Oral Expression The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Problem Sensitivity The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve
solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Speech Clarity The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Speech Recognition The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Deductive Reasoning The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make
sense.
Far Vision The ability to see details at a distance.
Near Vision The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Written Comprehension The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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Work Activities
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving
vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization Communicating with people outside the organization,
representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information
can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Providing information to supervisors, co-workers,
and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best
solution and solve problems.
Getting Information Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing
differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Documenting/Recording Information Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in
written or electronic/magnetic form.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public Performing for people or dealing directly with the public.
This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards Using relevant information and individual
judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working
relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
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Work Context
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or
equipment (e.g., car)?
Telephone How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather
conditions?
Deal With External Customers How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
Electronic Mail How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
Freedom to Make Decisions How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
Contact With Others How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by
telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
Face-to-Face Discussions How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams
in this job?
Structured versus Unstructured Work To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing
the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
Duration of Typical Work Week Number of hours typically worked in one week.
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Job Zone
Title Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Education Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Related Experience A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these
occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for
several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Job Training Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience,
on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Job Zone Examples Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others.
Examples include accountants, sales managers, database administrators, teachers,
chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.
SVP Range (7.0 to < 8.0)
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Education
Percentage of
Respondents Education Level Required
79
Bachelor's degree
14
High school diploma or equivalent
4
Associate's degree
This occupation may require a background in the following science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
(STEM) educational disciplines:
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Life Sciences Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management; Natural Resources Management and
Policy; Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
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Credentials

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Interests
Interest code: RI
Realistic Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and
solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of
the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
Investigative Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount
of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
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Work Styles
Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical.
Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress
situations.
Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in
the workplace.
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no
supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding
aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative
attitude.
Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and
helpful on the job.
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Work Values
Independence Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make
decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
Support Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees.
Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
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Achievement Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their
strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and
Achievement.
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Related Occupations
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19-1031.01 Soil and Water Conservationists
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19-4092.00 Forensic Science Technicians
33-3021.01 Police Detectives
33-3021.03 Criminal Investigators and Special Agents
33-3021.05 Immigration and Customs Inspectors
33-3051.01 Police Patrol Officers Bright Outlook
45-2011.00 Agricultural Inspectors
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Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages (2013) $23.44 hourly, $48,760 annual
State wages
Employment (2012) 7,000 employees
Projected growth (2012-2022) Little or no change (-2% to 2%)
Projected job openings (2012-
2022)
2,000
State trends
Top industries (2012) Government
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2013 wage data and 2012-2022 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated
change in total employment over the projections period (2012-2022). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and
replacement.
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Job Openings on the Web

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Sources of Additional Information
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Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links
to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
Police and Detectives . Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook
Handbook, 2014-15 Edition.
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