Description
Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data.
Interests
- Realistic
- Conventional
- Investigative
Work Values
- Independence
- Support
- Achievement
Work Styles
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Stress Tolerance
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
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.
Work Activities
- Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
- Communicating with People Outside the Organization
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Getting Information
Detailed Work Activities
- Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
- 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.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Technology Skills
- Spreadsheet software
- Presentation software
- Configuration management software
- Mobile location based services software
- Office suite software
Abilities
- Inductive Reasoning
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Speech Clarity
Skills
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Judgment and Decision Making
Knowledge
- Law and Government
- Public Safety and Security
- Biology
- English Language
- Customer and Personal Service
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
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Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $51,669 |
| Median (50%) | $68,845 |
| High (90%) | $85,667 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $55,433 |
| Mid Level | $72,972 |
| Senior Level | $78,076 |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 6,800 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to decrease to 6,500 positions, reflecting a projected decline of -5%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of -5%
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