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Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data. (O'Net 33-3031.00)
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Conservation Officer,
District Wildlife Manager,
Fishing Game Warden,
Forestry and Wildlife Manager,
Game Protector,
Game Warden
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$ 25.06 |
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$ 23.58 -
$ 27.64
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$ 51,570 |
$ 49,050 -
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source: Occupational Employment Statistics, Vermont Labor Market Information, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, released May 2013. |
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Patrol assigned areas by car, boat, airplane, horse, or on foot, to enforce game, fish, or boating laws and to manage wildlife programs, lakes, or land. |
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Investigate hunting accidents and reports of fish and game law violations, and issue warnings or citations and file reports as necessary. |
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Serve warrants, make arrests, and compile and present evidence for court actions. |
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Protect and preserve native wildlife, plants, and ecosystems. |
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Promote and provide hunter and trapper safety training. |
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Seize equipment used in fish and game law violations, and arrange for disposition of fish or game illegally taken or possessed. |
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Provide assistance to other local law enforcement agencies as required. |
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Address schools, civic groups, sporting clubs, and the media to disseminate information concerning wildlife conservation and regulations. |
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Recommend revisions or changes in hunting and trapping regulations or seasons and in animal management programs so that wildlife balances and habitats can be maintained. |
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Inspect commercial operations relating to fish and wildlife, recreation, and protected areas. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Fish and Game Wardens updated December 2005 |
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Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process. |
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Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
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Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment. |
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English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
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Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. |
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Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
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Geography - Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life. |
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Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Fish and Game Wardens updated December 2005 |
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Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
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Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
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Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
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Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
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Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
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Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
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Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
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Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Fish and Game Wardens updated December 2005 |
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Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. |
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Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
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Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
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Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
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Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
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Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
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Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
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Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
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Far Vision - The ability to see details at a distance. |
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Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Fish and Game Wardens updated December 2005 |
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Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment - Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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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. |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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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. |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others - Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Fish and Game Wardens updated December 2005 |
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Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outsi |
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Investigative - Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Fish and Game Wardens updated June 2008 |
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Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical. |
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Self Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
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Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
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Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. |
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Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
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Independence - Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
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Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
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Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
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Persistence - Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
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Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Fish and Game Wardens updated December 2005 |
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Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed |
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Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. |
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Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. |
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Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Fish and Game Wardens updated December 2005 |
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Related Instructional Programs |
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- Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
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- Natural Resource Economics
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- Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
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| source: National Center for Education Statistics 2000 Classification of Instructional Programs
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Fish and Game Wardens |
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