O*NET Career Intelligence

Fish and Game Wardens

SOC 33-3031.00

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

Green Occupation Zone 4 Protective Service

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.9

Speaking

3.8

Reading Comprehension

3.6

Judgment and Decision Making

3.5

Monitoring

3.4

Social Perceptiveness

3.4

Persuasion

3.4

Knowledge Areas 8

Law and Government

4.6

Public Safety and Security

4.5

Biology

4.1

English Language

4.1

Customer and Personal Service

4.1

Psychology

3.8

Geography

3.6

Sociology and Anthropology

3.4

Key Tasks

1Patrol 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.

2Compile and present evidence for court actions.

3Investigate hunting accidents or reports of fish or game law violations.

4Protect and preserve native wildlife, plants, or ecosystems.

5Issue warnings or citations and file reports as necessary.

Also Known As

Community Resource Officer Conservation Enforcement Officer Conservation Officer District Resource Officer District Wildlife Manager Environmental Conservation Officer Fish and Wildlife Warden Fish Warden Fisheries Enforcement Officer Fishing Game Warden