(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Fish and Game Wardens
Job Description
Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
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. |
100
|
Investigate hunting accidents and reports of fish and game law violations, and issue warnings or citations and file reports as necessary. |
100
|
Serve warrants, make arrests, and compile and present evidence for court actions. |
100
|
Promote or provide hunter or trapper safety training. |
100
|
Seize equipment used in fish and game law violations, and arrange for disposition of fish or game illegally taken or possessed. |
100
|
Provide assistance to other local law enforcement agencies as required. |
100
|
Address schools, civic groups, sporting clubs, or the media to disseminate information concerning wildlife conservation and regulations. |
100
|
Recommend revisions in hunting and trapping regulations or in animal management programs so that wildlife balances or habitats can be maintained. |
97
|
Protect and preserve native wildlife, plants, or ecosystems. |
97
|
Participate in search-and-rescue operations and in firefighting efforts. |
86
|
Inspect commercial operations relating to fish or wildlife, recreation, or protected areas. |
83
|
Investigate crop, property, or habitat damage or destruction or instances of water pollution to determine causes and to advise property owners of preventive measures. |
79
|
Collect and report information on populations or conditions of fish and wildlife in their habitats, availability of game food or cover, or suspected pollution. |
74
|
Survey areas and compile figures of bag counts of hunters to determine the effectiveness of control measures. |
69
|
Document the extent of crop, property, or habitat damage and make financial loss estimates or compensation recommendations. |
63
|
Design or implement control measures to prevent or counteract damage caused by wildlife or people. |
63
|
Issue licenses, permits, or other documentation. |
60
|
Provide advice or information to park or reserve visitors. |
51
|
Perform facilities maintenance work, such as constructing or repairing structures or controlling weeds or pests. |
40
|
Supervise the activities of seasonal workers. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
81
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
76
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
74
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
73
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
70
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
70
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
69
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
69
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
67
|
Getting Information
|
64
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
62
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
60
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
59
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
59
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
59
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
57
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
57
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
54
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
53
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
53
|
Processing Information
|
51
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
50
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
49
|
Thinking Creatively
|
46
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
46
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
44
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
44
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
42
|
Interacting With Computers
|
41
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
40
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
40
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
39
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
38
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
36
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
36
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
35
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
33
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
31
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
25
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
21
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
7
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|