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Fish and Game Wardens - 33-3031.00

O*NET-SOC 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 of Reported Job Titles

  • Conservation Officer
  • Wildlife Manager
  • District Wildlife Manager
  • Game Warden
  • Natural Resource Officer
  • State Conservation Officer
  • State Game Warden
  • Wildlife Officer

SOC Occupation Groups

33-0000 Protective Service Occupations
33-3000 Law Enforcement Workers
33-3030 Fish and Game Wardens
33-3031.00 Fish and Game Wardens

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Tasks

  • Address schools, civic groups, sporting clubs, or the media to disseminate information concerning wildlife conservation and regulations.
  • Collect and report information on populations or conditions of fish and wildlife in their habitats, availability of game food or cover, or suspected pollution.
  • Design or implement control measures to prevent or counteract damage caused by wildlife or people.
  • Document the extent of crop, property, or habitat damage and make financial loss estimates or compensation recommendations.
  • Inspect commercial operations relating to fish or wildlife, recreation, or protected areas.
  • 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 hunting accidents and reports of fish and game law violations, and issue warnings or citations and file reports as necessary.
  • Issue licenses, permits, or other documentation.
  • Participate in search-and-rescue operations and in firefighting efforts.
  • 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.
  • Perform facilities maintenance work, such as constructing or repairing structures or controlling weeds or pests.
  • Promote or provide hunter or trapper safety training.
  • Protect and preserve native wildlife, plants, or ecosystems.
  • Provide advice or information to park or reserve visitors.
  • Provide assistance to other local law enforcement agencies as required.
  • Recommend revisions in hunting and trapping regulations or in animal management programs so that wildlife balances or habitats can be maintained.
  • Seize equipment used in fish and game law violations, and arrange for disposition of fish or game illegally taken or possessed.
  • Serve warrants, make arrests, and compile and present evidence for court actions.
  • Supervise the activities of seasonal workers.
  • Survey areas and compile figures of bag counts of hunters to determine the effectiveness of control measures.

Detailed Work Activities

  • analyze ecosystem data
  • analyze existing evidence or facts
  • apply appropriate physical restraint
  • apprehend or arrest suspect or perpetrator of criminal act
  • capture animals for control, identification, relocation, sale or humane purposes
  • communicate details in protective services settings
  • compile evidence for court actions
  • conduct legal searches or investigations
  • cooperate with court personnel or other law enforcement agencies
  • drive truck with capacity greater than 3 tons
  • enforce laws, ordinances, or regulations
  • ensure hunting method or equipment are lawful
  • estimate population or condition of plant life, fish, or wildlife
  • explain government laws or regulations
  • file documents in court
  • follow law enforcement methods or procedures
  • gather physical evidence
  • identify firearms or weapons
  • investigate complaints, disturbances, or violations
  • issue citation or warning for violation of laws
  • make presentations
  • make public presentations on law enforcement issues
  • manage community relations for law enforcement agency
  • manage detailed records or files in law enforcement setting
  • measure catch to ensure compliance with legal size
  • operate cameras
  • operate helicopters
  • operate vehicles in law enforcement or security setting
  • oversee work progress to verify safety or conformance to standards
  • patrol or guard area or premises
  • pilot aircraft
  • prepare reports
  • read maps
  • recognize public safety hazards
  • ride horses during law enforcement work
  • search for overdue aircraft
  • serve arrest, search or seizure warrants
  • testify in court for accident and criminal cases
  • use arrest, search, or seizure legal statutes
  • use firearms
  • use interviewing procedures
  • use knowledge of geographic coordinates
  • use knowledge of investigation techniques
  • use oral or written communication techniques

Military Crosswalk Titles

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Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

  • Fish and Game Warden

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Fish and Game Warden
  • Wildlife Control Agent