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Summary Description


	Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Community Resource Officer

2.	Conservation Enforcement Officer

3.	Conservation Officer

4.	District Resource Officer

5.	District Wildlife Manager

6.	Environmental Conservation Officer

7.	Fish and Wildlife Warden

8.	Fish Warden

9.	Fisheries Enforcement Officer

10.	Fishing Game Warden

11.	Forestry and Wildlife Manager

12.	Game Agent

13.	Game and Fish Protector

14.	Game Protector

15.	Game Warden

16.	Law Enforcement Officer (LEO)

17.	Mammal Control Agent

18.	Natural Resource Officer

19.	Park Guard

20.	Park Warden

21.	State Game Protector

22.	State Game Warden

23.	State Wildlife Officer

24.	Warden

25.	Wildlife and Game Protector

26.	Wildlife Conservation Officer

27.	Wildlife Control Agent

28.	Wildlife Enforcement Major

29.	Wildlife Manager

30.	Wildlife Officer

31.	Wildlife Protector

32.	Woods Warden

Job 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. Patrol natural areas to ensure safety or enforce regulations.

	Compile and present evidence for court actions. Prepare investigation or incident reports. Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.

	Investigate hunting accidents or reports of fish or game law violations. Investigate illegal or suspicious activities. Investigate accidents to determine causes.

	Protect and preserve native wildlife, plants, or ecosystems. Protect wildlife or natural areas.

	Issue warnings or citations and file reports as necessary. Prepare investigation or incident reports. Issue warnings or citations.

	Serve warrants and make arrests. Apprehend criminal suspects. Serve court ordered documents.

	Provide assistance to other local law enforcement agencies as required. Collaborate with law enforcement or security agencies to respond to incidents.

	Promote or provide hunter or trapper safety training. Provide safety training.

	Participate in search-and-rescue operations. Rescue people from hazardous situations.

	Arrange for disposition of fish or game illegally taken or possessed.

	Seize equipment used in fish and game law violations. Confiscate prohibited or dangerous items.

	Address schools, civic groups, sporting clubs, or the media to disseminate information concerning wildlife conservation and regulations. Inform the public about policies, services or procedures.

	Recommend revisions in hunting and trapping regulations or in animal management programs so that wildlife balances or habitats can be maintained. Protect wildlife or natural areas.

	Inspect commercial operations relating to fish or wildlife, recreation, or protected areas.

	Survey areas and compile figures of bag counts of hunters to determine the effectiveness of control measures. Observe individuals' activities to gather information or compile evidence.

	Collect and report information on populations or conditions of fish and wildlife in their habitats, availability of game food or cover, or suspected pollution. Record information about environmental conditions.

	Design or implement control measures to prevent or counteract damage caused by wildlife or people. Protect wildlife or natural areas.

	Provide advice or information to park or reserve visitors. Inform the public about policies, services or procedures.

	Investigate crop, property, or habitat damage or destruction or instances of water pollution to determine causes and to advise property owners of preventive measures. Investigate accidents to determine causes.

	Issue licenses, permits, or other documentation. Issue permits or other legal documents.

	Document the extent of crop, property, or habitat damage and make financial loss estimates or compensation recommendations. Record information about environmental conditions.

	Supervise the activities of seasonal workers.

	Perform facilities maintenance work, such as constructing or repairing structures or controlling weeds or pests.

	Participate in firefighting efforts.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

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.

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.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

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.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

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