Virginia Career VIEW

Fish and Game Wardens

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

Tasks Include:

  • 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.
  • Protect and preserve native wildlife, plants, or ecosystems.
  • Promote or provide hunter or trapper safety training.
  • Provide assistance to other local law enforcement agencies as required.
  • Address schools, civic groups, sporting clubs, or the media to disseminate information concerning wildlife conservation and regulations.
  • Recommend revisions in hunting and trapping regulations or in animal management programs so that wildlife balances or habitats can be maintained.
  • Inspect commercial operations relating to fish or wildlife, recreation, or protected areas.
  • Collect and report information on populations or conditions of fish and wildlife in their habitats, availability of game food or cover, or suspected pollution.
  • Survey areas and compile figures of bag counts of hunters to determine the effectiveness of control measures.

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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

 

Projections Quick View:


Virginia: -2.5%

National: -5.0%

 

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Zone:

Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Highest ($50,000 and up)

Median Earnings:

 

National

$60,380.00

State

$60,030.00

Regional


 


 

Fish and Game Wardens

Description


Career Cluster: Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

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

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Fish and Game Wardens

Education


Required Level of Education
  • Bachelor's Degree = 79.35%
  • High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 13.77%
  • Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 4.39%
  • Some College Courses = 1.95%
  • Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) = 0.55%

Related Work Experience
  • None = 22.10%
  • Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 16.77%
  • Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 15.54%
  • Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 13.34%
  • Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 10.05%
  • Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years = 10.05%
  • Up to and including 1 month = 4.10%
  • Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 3.29%
  • Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 2.44%
  • Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years = 2.32%

On-Site or In-Plant Training
  • Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 46.96%
  • Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 15.37%
  • Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 13.11%
  • Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 10.10%
  • Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 9.85%
  • Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 3.67%
  • None = 0.47%
  • Up to and including 1 month = 0.47%

On-the-Job Training
  • Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 33.70%
  • Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 29.68%
  • Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 14.81%
  • Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 10.05%
  • Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 5.85%
  • Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 5.44%
  • None or short demonstration = 0.47%


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Fish and Game Wardens

Tasks


Core Tasks Include:

  • 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.
  • Protect and preserve native wildlife, plants, or ecosystems.
  • Promote or provide hunter or trapper safety training.
  • Provide assistance to other local law enforcement agencies as required.
  • Address schools, civic groups, sporting clubs, or the media to disseminate information concerning wildlife conservation and regulations.
  • Recommend revisions in hunting and trapping regulations or in animal management programs so that wildlife balances or habitats can be maintained.
  • Inspect commercial operations relating to fish or wildlife, recreation, or protected areas.
  • Collect and report information on populations or conditions of fish and wildlife in their habitats, availability of game food or cover, or suspected pollution.
  • Survey areas and compile figures of bag counts of hunters to determine the effectiveness of control measures.
  • Investigate crop, property, or habitat damage or destruction or instances of water pollution to determine causes and to advise property owners of preventive measures.
  • Design or implement control measures to prevent or counteract damage caused by wildlife or people.
  • Issue licenses, permits, or other documentation.
  • Provide advice or information to park or reserve visitors.
  • Compile and present evidence for court actions.
  • Investigate hunting accidents or reports of fish or game law violations.
  • Issue warnings or citations and file reports as necessary.
  • Serve warrants and make arrests.
  • Participate in search-and-rescue operations.
  • Arrange for disposition of fish or game illegally taken or possessed.
  • Seize equipment used in fish and game law violations.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

  • Document the extent of crop, property, or habitat damage and make financial loss estimates or compensation recommendations.
  • Supervise the activities of seasonal workers.
  • Perform facilities maintenance work, such as constructing or repairing structures or controlling weeds or pests.
  • Participate in firefighting efforts.


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Fish and Game Wardens

Tools and Technology


Tools Include:

  • Handguns (.40 caliber semi-automatic pistols)
  • Police or security shotguns (12-gauge shotguns)
  • Recreational motorboats (Airboats)
  • All terrain vehicles tracked or wheeled (All terrain vehicles ATV)
  • Sporting traps (Animal traps)
  • Biological evidence collection kits (Blood collection kits)
  • Canoes or kayaks (Canoes)
  • Biological evidence collection kits (Deoxyribonucleic acid DNA collection kits)
  • Desktop computers
  • Digital camcorders or video cameras (Digital camcorders)
  • Digital cameras
  • Emergency medical services first aid kits (Emergency first aid kits)
  • Fingerprint latent print kits (Fingerprint evidence kits)
  • All terrain vehicles tracked or wheeled (Four wheel drive 4WD vehicles)
  • Global positioning system receivers (Geodetic ground global positioning system GPS receivers)
  • Bridles (Horse bridles)
  • Saddles (Horse saddles)
  • Footprint lifters (Impression casting kits)
  • Infrared imagers (Infrared cameras)
  • Recreational motorboats (Jet propulsion motor boats)
  • Handcuffs (Metal handcuffs)
  • Necropsy tables or accessories (Necropsy equipment)
  • Light enhancing cameras or vision devices (Night vision scopes)
  • Sound measuring apparatus or decibel meter (Noise meters)
  • Recreational motorboats (Patrol boats)
  • Hand sprayers (Pepper spray)
  • Personal computers
  • Military rifles (Police rifles)
  • Military rifles (Semiautomatic rifles)
  • Handguns (Service revolvers)
  • Riot batons (Side-handle batons)
  • Snowmobiles or snow scooter (Snowmobiles)
  • Sonars (Sonar equipment)
  • Commercial fishing nets (Sport fishing nets)
  • Fishing reels (Sport fishing reels)
  • Binoculars (Surveillance binoculars)
  • Air rifles or air handguns (Tranquilizer guns)
  • Two way radios

Technologies Include:

  • Data base user interface and query software
  • Database software
  • Internet browser software
  • Web browser software
  • Map creation software
  • Mapping software
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Word processing software
  • Word processing software


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Fish and Game Wardens

Additional Resources


Information about entrance requirements may be obtained from Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies.

Further information about qualifications for employment as a FBI Special Agent is available from the nearest State FBI office. The address and phone number are listed in the local telephone directory.
http://www.fbi.gov

Information about qualifications for employment as a DEA Special Agent is available from the nearest DEA office or call (800) DEA-4288
http://www.usdoj.gov/dea

Information about career opportunities, qualifications, and training to become a deputy marshal is available from:

United States Marshals Service
Employment and Compensation Division
Field Staffing Branch
600 Army Navy Dr.
Arlington, VA 22202
http://www.usdoj.gov/marshals

Information on career opportunities, qualifications, and training for U.S. Secret Service Special Agents is available from:

U.S. Secret Service
Personnel Division
Suite 7400
950 H St. NW.
Washington, DC 20223
http://www.atf.gov/

For information on career opportunities and U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms operations, contact:

U.S. Bureau of Alcohol
Tobacco and Firearms
Personnel Division
650 Massachusetts Avenue NW.
Room 4100
Washington, DC 20226
http://www.secretservice.gov/contact.shtml

Information about careers in the United States Border Patrol is available from:

U.S. Border Patrol
Chester A. Arthur Building
425 I St. NW.
Washington DC 20536
http://www.cbp.gov/



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Fish and Game Wardens

Knowledge


% Subject Description
90.00 Law and Government Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
87.25 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.
78.50 Biology Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
78.50 English Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
77.75 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.
69.00 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.
66.00 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.
60.50 Sociology and Anthropology Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
59.75 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.
51.25 Administration and Management Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
50.75 Administrative Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
50.50 Computers and Electronics Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
50.50 Communications and Media Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.


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Fish and Game Wardens

Skills


% Subject Description
72.00 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.
72.00 Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
68.75 Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively.
65.50 Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
62.50 Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
59.50 Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
59.50 Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
59.50 Persuasion Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
59.50 Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
56.25 Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
53.00 Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
53.00 Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people.
53.00 Systems Analysis Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
50.00 Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
50.00 Instructing Teaching others how to do something.
50.00 Operations Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
50.00 Systems Evaluation Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
50.00 Time Management Managing one's own time and the time of others.


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Fish and Game Wardens

Abilities


% Subject Description
78.00 Oral Comprehension The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
78.00 Oral Expression The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
78.00 Inductive Reasoning The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
75.00 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 that there is a problem.
72.00 Speech Recognition The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
72.00 Speech Clarity The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
68.75 Far Vision The ability to see details at a distance.
68.75 Deductive Reasoning The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
68.75 Near Vision The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
65.50 Written Comprehension The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
62.50 Written Expression The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
56.25 Flexibility of Closure The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
53.00 Information Ordering The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
53.00 Category Flexibility The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
53.00 Spatial Orientation The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
50.00 Selective Attention The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
50.00 Time Sharing The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
50.00 Control Precision The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
50.00 Multilimb Coordination The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
50.00 Depth Perception The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
50.00 Speed of Closure The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
50.00 Stamina The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.


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Fish and Game Wardens

Work Activities


% Subject Description
91.75 Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
90.00 Communicating with People Outside the 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.
88.75 Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
86.75 Making Decisions and Solving Problems Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
85.50 Getting Information Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
85.00 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
84.25 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.
84.00 Documenting/Recording Information Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
83.25 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.
81.00 Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
79.50 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 materials.
77.75 Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
77.00 Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
75.00 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
74.00 Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
73.75 Thinking Creatively Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
71.00 Scheduling Work and Activities Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
70.25 Processing Information Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
68.75 Working with Computers Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
64.00 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
63.25 Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
61.00 Developing Objectives and Strategies Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
60.50 Assisting and Caring for Others Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
56.75 Training and Teaching Others Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
56.50 Selling or Influencing Others Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
55.75 Handling and Moving Objects Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
55.00 Analyzing Data or Information Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
54.75 Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
51.25 Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
51.25 Performing Administrative Activities Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
51.00 Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
50.00 Coaching and Developing Others Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.


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Work Styles


% Subject Description
96.25 Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical.
89.50 Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
88.50 Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
88.00 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.
87.75 Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
87.50 Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
87.00 Self-Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
84.75 Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
78.00 Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
77.25 Persistence Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
76.50 Leadership Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
76.50 Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
73.25 Achievement/Effort Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
68.50 Innovation Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
67.00 Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
52.00 Social Orientation Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.


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Fish and Game Wardens

Work Values


% Subject Description
72.17 Support Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
72.17 Independence Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
66.67 Achievement Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
61.17 Working Conditions Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
50.00 Recognition Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.


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Fish and Game Wardens

Work Context


% Subject Description
99.60 In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
98.00 Telephone How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
97.40 Outdoors, Exposed to Weather How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
96.80 Electronic Mail How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
96.80 Deal With External Customers How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
95.20 Freedom to Make Decisions How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
93.60 Face-to-Face Discussions How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
93.40 Contact With Others How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
91.40 Structured versus Unstructured Work To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
88.40 Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
85.20 Consequence of Error How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
84.60 Responsible for Others' Health and Safety How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
82.80 Importance of Being Exact or Accurate How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
81.60 Frequency of Decision Making How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
81.20 Work With Work Group or Team How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
80.60 Physical Proximity To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
80.00 Coordinate or Lead Others How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
78.80 Frequency of Conflict Situations How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
78.80 Time Pressure How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
77.20 Very Hot or Cold Temperatures How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?
75.80 Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
73.40 Level of Competition To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
71.80 Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
70.80 Letters and Memos How often does the job require written letters and memos?
69.80 Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
69.40 Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
68.00 Exposed to Hazardous Equipment How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
67.00 Outdoors, Under Cover How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?
66.80 Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
66.40 Exposed to Contaminants How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
65.20 Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
64.60 Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
63.60 Responsibility for Outcomes and Results How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
63.20 Spend Time Sitting How much does this job require sitting?
60.20 Indoors, Environmentally Controlled How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
60.00 Spend Time Standing How much does this job require standing?
58.60 Public Speaking How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?
56.80 Importance of Repeating Same Tasks How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
54.20 In an Open Vehicle or Equipment How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?
53.00 Spend Time Walking and Running How much does this job require walking and running?
51.20 Deal With Physically Aggressive People How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?
50.00 Degree of Automation How automated is the job?
49.60 Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?
49.60 Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
49.60 Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?


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Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed


  • Overall 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.
  • Job Training
    • Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
  • Examples
    • Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.
  • Education
    • Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.


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Earnings Benefits*


Region Entry Level Median Experienced
United States $33,260.00 $60,380.00 $72,900.00
Virginia $48,400.00 $60,030.00 $68,310.00
 
Region Entry Level Median Experienced
Alexandria/Arlington No Data No Data No Data
Bay Consortium No Data No Data No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership No Data No Data No Data
Central VA/Region2000 No Data No Data No Data
Crater Area No Data No Data No Data
Greater Peninsula No Data No Data No Data
Hampton Roads $46,730.00 $53,350.00 $59,220.00
New River/Mt. Rogers No Data No Data No Data
Northern Virginia No Data No Data No Data
Piedmont Workforce No Data No Data No Data
Shenandoah Valley No Data No Data No Data
South Central No Data No Data No Data
Southwestern Virginia No Data No Data No Data
West Piedmont No Data No Data No Data
Western Virginia No Data No Data No Data

* Earnings Calculations:

 Regional Earnings:
   Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
   Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.

 National and State Earnings:
   Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
   Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.



The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)


 

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Employment Projections


USA: 2023-2033

Virginia: 2022-2032

Regions: 2020-2030

 

  Current Projected % Change
United States 6,800 6,500 -5.0%
Virginia 204 199 -2.5%
 
Region Current* Projected % Change
Alexandria/Arlington No Data No Data No Data
Bay Consortium No Data No Data No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership No Data No Data No Data
Central VA/Region2000 No Data No Data No Data
Crater Area No Data No Data No Data
Greater Peninsula No Data No Data No Data
Hampton Roads No Data No Data No Data
New River/Mt. Rogers No Data No Data No Data
Northern Virginia No Data No Data No Data
Piedmont Workforce No Data No Data No Data
Shenandoah Valley No Data No Data No Data
South Central No Data No Data No Data
Southwestern Virginia No Data No Data No Data
West Piedmont No Data No Data No Data
Western Virginia No Data No Data No Data
* - Estimated

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Military Training


The following military job classifications are available for this occupation:

  • Biological Scientists
  • Police
  • Security Forces
  • Military Police


The data sources for the information displayed here include: Defense Manpower Data Center. (Using onet291)


 

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Proficiency Ratings


These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency Rating
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment 4.5
Communicating with People Outside the Organization 4.5
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates 4.5
Making Decisions and Solving Problems 4.5
Getting Information 4.5
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events 4.5
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public 4.5
Documenting/Recording Information 4.5
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards 4.5
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships 4.0
Performing General Physical Activities 4.0
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings 4.0
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge 4.0
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work 4.0
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others 4.0
Thinking Creatively 4.0
Scheduling Work and Activities 4.0
Processing Information 4.0
Working with Computers 4.0
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials 3.5
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others 3.5
Developing Objectives and Strategies 3.5
Assisting and Caring for Others 3.5
Training and Teaching Others 3.5
Selling or Influencing Others 3.5
Handling and Moving Objects 3.0
Analyzing Data or Information 3.0
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People 3.0
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others 3.0
Performing Administrative Activities 3.0
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information 3.0
Coaching and Developing Others 3.0
Controlling Machines and Processes 3.0
Developing and Building Teams 3.0
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment 2.5
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others 2.5
Monitoring and Controlling Resources 2.5
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates 2.0
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment 2.0
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment 2.0
Staffing Organizational Units 1.5


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Titles

  • Conservation Enforcement Officer
  • Conservation Officer
  • District Wildlife Manager
  • Fish and Wildlife Warden
  • Fish Warden
  • Fishing Game Warden
  • Forestry and Wildlife Manager
  • Game and Fish Protector
  • Game Protector
  • Game Warden
  • Mammal Control Agent
  • Natural Resource Officer
  • Park Guard
  • Park Warden
  • State Conservation Officer
  • State Game Protector
  • State Game Warden
  • Warden
  • Wildlife and Game Protector
  • Wildlife Control Agent
  • Wildlife Manager
  • Wildlife Officer
  • Wildlife Protector
  • Woods Warden


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  • Riverland Community College
  • Skagit Valley College
  • South Dakota State University
  • Southern Arkansas University Tech
  • Southwestern Oklahoma State University
  • Texas Tech University
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