Seize equipment used in fish and game law violations, and arrange for disposition of fish or game illegally taken or possessed.
Serve warrants, make arrests, and compile and present evidence for court actions.
Document and detail the extent of crop, property, or habitat damage, and make financial loss estimates and compensation recommendations.
Inspect commercial operations relating to fish and wildlife, recreation, and protected areas.
Participate in search-and-rescue operations and in firefighting efforts.
Perform facilities maintenance work such as constructing or repairing structures, and controlling weeds and pests.
Promote and provide hunter and trapper safety training.
Provide assistance to other local law enforcement agencies as required.
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.
Supervise the activities of seasonal workers.
Survey areas and compile figures of bag counts of hunters in order to determine the effectiveness of control measures.
Address schools, civic groups, sporting clubs, and the media to disseminate information concerning wildlife conservation and regulations.
Collect and report information on populations and conditions of fish and wildlife in their habitats, availability of game food and cover, and suspected pollution.
Design and implement control measures to prevent or counteract damage caused by wildlife or people.
Investigate crop, property, or habitat damage or destruction, or instances of water pollution, in order to determine causes and to advise property owners of preventive measures.
Investigate hunting accidents and reports of fish and game law violations, and issue warnings or citations and file reports as necessary.
Issue licenses, permits, and other documentation.
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.
Protect and preserve native wildlife, plants, and ecosystems.
Provide advice and information to park and reserve visitors.
Collect royalties assessed on fish, wildlife and timber resources.
Biology -- Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Law and Government -- Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
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.
Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Speaking -- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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.
Persuasion -- Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Complex Problem Solving -- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
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.
Monitoring -- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Active Learning -- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Speech Clarity -- The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Far Vision -- The ability to see details at a distance.
Inductive Reasoning -- The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Oral Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Spatial Orientation -- The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
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.
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.
Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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.
Documenting/Recording Information -- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
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.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others -- Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Analyzing Data or Information -- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others -- Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.