[Core] [103% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Patrol natural areas to ensure safety or enforce regulations.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Compile and present evidence for court actions.
  DWAs: Prepare investigation or incident reports. | Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Investigate hunting accidents or reports of fish or game law violations.
  DWAs: Investigate illegal or suspicious activities. | Investigate accidents to determine causes.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Issue warnings or citations and file reports as necessary.
  DWAs: Prepare investigation or incident reports. | Issue warnings or citations.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Serve warrants and make arrests.
  DWAs: Apprehend criminal suspects. | Serve court ordered documents.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Provide assistance to other local law enforcement agencies as required.
  DWAs: Collaborate with law enforcement or security agencies to respond to incidents.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Promote or provide hunter or trapper safety training.
  DWAs: Provide safety training.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Participate in search-and-rescue operations.
  DWAs: Rescue people from hazardous situations.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Arrange for disposition of fish or game illegally taken or possessed.
  DWAs: Arrange delivery of goods or services.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Seize equipment used in fish and game law violations.
  DWAs: Confiscate prohibited or dangerous items.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Address schools, civic groups, sporting clubs, or the media to disseminate information concerning wildlife conservation and regulations.
  DWAs: Inform the public about policies, services or procedures.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Recommend revisions in hunting and trapping regulations or in animal management programs so that wildlife balances or habitats can be maintained.
  DWAs: Protect wildlife or natural areas.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Inspect commercial operations relating to fish or wildlife, recreation, or protected areas.
  DWAs: Inspect operational processes.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Survey areas and compile figures of bag counts of hunters to determine the effectiveness of control measures.
  DWAs: Observe individuals' activities to gather information or compile evidence.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Collect and report information on populations or conditions of fish and wildlife in their habitats, availability of game food or cover, or suspected pollution.
  DWAs: Record information about environmental conditions.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Design or implement control measures to prevent or counteract damage caused by wildlife or people.
  DWAs: Protect wildlife or natural areas.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Provide advice or information to park or reserve visitors.
  DWAs: Inform the public about policies, services or procedures.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Investigate crop, property, or habitat damage or destruction or instances of water pollution to determine causes and to advise property owners of preventive measures.
  DWAs: Investigate accidents to determine causes.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Issue licenses, permits, or other documentation.
  DWAs: Issue permits or other legal documents.

[Supplemental] [103% incumbents] Document the extent of crop, property, or habitat damage and make financial loss estimates or compensation recommendations.
  DWAs: Record information about environmental conditions.

[Supplemental] [103% incumbents] Supervise the activities of seasonal workers.
  DWAs: Supervise employees.

[Supplemental] [103% incumbents] Participate in firefighting efforts.
  DWAs: Perform forest firefighting activities.

[Core] [102% incumbents] Protect and preserve native wildlife, plants, or ecosystems.
  DWAs: Protect wildlife or natural areas.

[Supplemental] [102% incumbents] Perform facilities maintenance work, such as constructing or repairing structures or controlling weeds or pests.
  DWAs: Maintain facilities.

[EMERGING:New] Operate drones for surveillance of large areas and tracking of wildlife.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Speaking (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.62 lvl:4.12) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Monitoring (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.50) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Mathematics (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Law and Government (imp:4.60 lvl:4.92) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Public Safety and Security (imp:4.49 lvl:5.42) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Biology (imp:4.14 lvl:4.68) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  English Language (imp:4.14 lvl:4.37) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.11 lvl:5.48) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Psychology (imp:3.76 lvl:4.16) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Geography (imp:3.64 lvl:4.32) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:3.42 lvl:3.52) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Education and Training (imp:3.39 lvl:3.91) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Administration and Management (imp:3.05 lvl:3.23) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Administrative (imp:3.03 lvl:3.82) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.02 lvl:3.62) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Communications and Media (imp:3.02 lvl:3.23) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Mathematics (imp:2.88 lvl:3.48) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.84 lvl:3.53) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Telecommunications (imp:2.72 lvl:2.33) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:2.66 lvl:2.64) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Transportation (imp:2.66 lvl:3.38) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Mechanical (imp:2.53 lvl:2.80) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.44 lvl:2.13) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.41 lvl:2.67) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Chemistry (imp:2.33 lvl:2.69) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  History and Archeology (imp:2.29 lvl:2.45) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Physics (imp:2.26 lvl:2.38) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Foreign Language (imp:2.21 lvl:1.69) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.16 lvl:1.56) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Design (imp:2.12 lvl:2.17) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Food Production (imp:2.10 lvl:2.17) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.10 lvl:2.44) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.94 lvl:2.00) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Building and Construction (imp:1.90 lvl:2.00) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Production and Processing (imp:1.83 lvl:1.40) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Fine Arts (imp:1.15) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.12 lvl:4.12) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:4.12 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.12 lvl:4.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.88 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Near Vision (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Far Vision (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Spatial Orientation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Speed of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Time Sharing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Control Precision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Stamina (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Depth Perception (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Reaction Time (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Static Strength (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Response Orientation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.62 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Visualization (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Memorization (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Rate Control (imp:2.38 lvl:2.62) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Number Facility (imp:2.25 lvl:2.50) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Sound Localization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:4.67 lvl:4.42) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.60 lvl:5.66) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.55 lvl:4.87) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.47 lvl:5.78) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Getting Information (imp:4.42 lvl:4.98) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.40 lvl:5.05) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:4.37 lvl:5.04) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.36 lvl:4.54) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.33 lvl:5.24) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.24 lvl:5.88) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:4.18 lvl:5.35) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.11 lvl:5.31) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.08 lvl:5.12) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.00 lvl:5.37) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.96 lvl:4.84) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.95 lvl:4.78) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.84 lvl:4.65) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Processing Information (imp:3.81 lvl:4.87) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Working with Computers (imp:3.75 lvl:3.14) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.56 lvl:4.01) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.53 lvl:3.63) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.44 lvl:4.39) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.42 lvl:4.25) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.27 lvl:4.01) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.26 lvl:3.59) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.23 lvl:5.16) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.20 lvl:4.12) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.19 lvl:3.88) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.05 lvl:3.62) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.05 lvl:3.08) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.04 lvl:3.86) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.00 lvl:3.70) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.95 lvl:3.51) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.94 lvl:3.05) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.74 lvl:2.96) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.58 lvl:2.87) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.49 lvl:2.75) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.22 lvl:2.09) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.18 lvl:1.85) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.79 lvl:1.96) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.65 lvl:1.21) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Self-Control (imp:4.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:3.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Integrity (imp:2.93) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.62) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Self-Control (imp:2.38) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.24) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:2.21) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Adaptability (imp:2.05) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Perseverance (imp:2.04) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Perseverance (imp:2.00) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Initiative (imp:1.93) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.92) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.75) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.70) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.55) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Sincerity (imp:1.28) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.24) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Cooperation (imp:1.17) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Empathy (imp:1.12) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Social Orientation (imp:1.04) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Adaptability (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.87) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Optimism (imp:0.82) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Innovation (imp:0.67) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Humility (imp:0.64) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Persuasion (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Coordination (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Instructing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Negotiation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Operation and Control (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.50 lvl:2.88) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Programming (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 5,770
  annual_median    : $74,060
  annual_pct10     : $50,990
  annual_pct25     : $61,430
  annual_pct75     : $89,110
  annual_pct90     : $100,980
  annual_mean      : $74,950
  hourly_median    : $35.60

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : California ($100,090)
  lowest_state     : Florida ($31,200)
  dispersion_ratio : 3.208x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (35 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    5,770  median: $  74,060

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (1 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    5,770  median: $  74,060

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T21:58:55.157280Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: California Department of Fish and Wildlife (similarity: 0.3175)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Department_of_Fish_and_Wildlife
  QID: Q5020421
  Extract: The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), formerly known as the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG), is an American state agency under the California Natural Resources Agency. The Department of Fish and Wildlife manages and protects the state's wildlife, wildflowers, trees, mu

  Title: Conservation officer (similarity: 0.1951)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conservation_officer
  QID: Q22923679
  Extract: A conservation officer is a law enforcement officer who protects wildlife and the environment. A conservation officer may also be referred to as an environmental technician/technologist, game warden, park ranger, forest watcher, forest guard, forest warden, forester, gamekeeper, investigator, wilder

  Title: Jameson Parker (similarity: 0.4000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jameson_Parker
  QID: Q1681349
  Extract: Francis Jameson Parker Jr. is an American actor, best known for his roles as the first Brad Vernon in the soap opera One Life to Live, and as A.J. Simon on the 1980s television series Simon & Simon.

  Title: Massachusetts Environmental Police (similarity: 0.2182)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massachusetts_Environmental_Police
  QID: Q6784262
  Extract: The Massachusetts Environmental Police is a Massachusetts, US, state government law enforcement agency, which is the primary enforcement agency of Massachusetts's boating and recreation vehicle laws and regulations and is responsible for registering boats, off-highway vehicles and snowmobiles in Mas

  Title: Giant sea bass (similarity: 0.4571)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_sea_bass
  QID: Q1070009
  Extract: The giant sea bass  is a fish native to the North Pacific Ocean. Although commonly referred to as a giant sea bass, black sea bass or giant black sea bass, it is unrelated to sea basses in the family Serranidae.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed work activities, skills, and knowledge requirements. BLS wage data provides reliable market intelligence, though geographic concentration in government employment limits industry diversity insights.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T20:35:54.888643+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,391
tokens_output        : 4,253
cost_usd             : $0.046045
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, though related articles on conservation officers and fish and wildlife departments provide relevant context about the enforcement and conservation responsibilities of these specialized law enforcement positions.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Fish and Game Wardens are specialized law enforcement officers who patrol natural areas to enforce wildlife, fishing, and hunting regulations while collecting biological data. They combine law enforcement duties with conservation expertise, investigating violations, issuing citations, and ensuring compliance with environmental protection laws. These officers serve as the frontline guardians of natural resources, balancing public safety with wildlife conservation efforts.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves patrolling assigned territories by vehicle, boat, aircraft, or on foot to monitor compliance with fish and game laws. Wardens investigate hunting accidents, respond to reports of wildlife damage to property, and conduct surveillance operations including emerging drone technology for large area monitoring. They compile biological data, document violations, and prepare detailed reports for potential court proceedings. Officers frequently interact with hunters, fishers, and the general public, providing education on safety practices and regulations while maintaining a visible enforcement presence in natural areas.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful Fish and Game Wardens possess strong realistic interests combined with conventional organizational skills, excelling in outdoor environments while maintaining detailed documentation. They demonstrate exceptional dependability and integrity, essential for independent fieldwork and law enforcement credibility. These professionals excel at critical thinking and active listening, using inductive reasoning to assess situations and problem sensitivity to identify potential violations or safety hazards. The role attracts individuals who value environmental conservation and public service, with the stress tolerance needed for enforcement confrontations and emergency response situations.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry typically requires a bachelor's degree (79.3% of positions according to education distribution), often in natural resources, wildlife biology, criminal justice, or related fields. Many states require completion of specialized fish and game warden training academies, which include law enforcement certification and wildlife management education. Previous experience in outdoor recreation, conservation work, or law enforcement provides valuable background, though extensive on-the-job training is standard practice.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement often leads to supervisory positions within state fish and wildlife departments, specialized investigation roles, or coordination of multi-agency conservation efforts. Experienced wardens may transition to range management, environmental compliance inspection, or conservation science positions. Some advance to administrative roles overseeing regional enforcement operations or policy development, while others specialize in areas like wildlife crime investigation or environmental education program management.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 5,770 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $74,060 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, ranging from $50,990 to $100,980 (10th to 90th percentile). Geographic wage variations are substantial, with California offering the highest compensation at $100,090 compared to Florida's $31,200, representing a 3.21x ratio. Employment is concentrated entirely within government sectors, primarily at the state level, with job security typically high due to ongoing conservation needs. Demand remains steady as environmental protection and outdoor recreation continue to require enforcement oversight.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The core enforcement and public interaction aspects of this role have low automation risk due to the need for human judgment in complex outdoor situations and law enforcement scenarios. However, emerging technologies like drone surveillance are already supplementing traditional patrol methods, enhancing coverage of large areas while requiring new technical skills. The biological data compilation and report writing components may see efficiency improvements through digital tools, but field enforcement and emergency response will continue requiring human presence and decision-making capabilities.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (33-3051.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share law enforcement fundamentals including active listening (3.9 importance), critical thinking (3.9), and law and government knowledge (4.6 importance).
    data: Active Listening imp:3.9
    data: Law and Government imp:4.6
    data: Apprehend criminal suspects task overlap
  [knowledge_overlap] Conservation Scientists (19-1031.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Significant overlap in biology knowledge (4.1 importance) and geographic understanding (3.6), with shared focus on wildlife data compilation.
    data: Biology imp:4.1, lvl:4.7
    data: Geography imp:3.6
    data: Compile biological data task
  [riasec_cluster] Forest and Conservation Technicians (19-4071.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations show strong realistic orientation (R:6.40) and conventional elements, working in outdoor natural resource management.
    data: RIASEC R:6.40
    data: Operating Vehicles/Equipment imp:4.7
    data: Natural area patrol activities
  [task_similarity] Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists (33-2022.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shared outdoor patrol responsibilities and public safety focus, with common work activities including vehicle operation (4.7) and public interaction (4.4).
    data: Operating Vehicles imp:4.7
    data: Performing for Public imp:4.4
    data: Patrol responsibilities
  [transferable_skill] Environmental Compliance Inspectors (13-1041.01) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Similar judgment and decision making skills (3.5 importance) and regulatory enforcement focus with documentation requirements.
    data: Judgment and Decision Making imp:3.5
    data: Documenting/Recording Information imp:4.4
    data: Regulatory compliance
  [career_pathway] Animal Control Workers (33-9011.00) — confidence:low
    reasoning: Related animal management responsibilities with law enforcement elements and public safety orientation.
    data: Animal/wildlife management overlap
    data: Public Safety knowledge
    data: Enforcement duties

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['fish warden', 'game warden', 'conservation officer', 'wildlife enforcement', 'environmental conservation officer', 'fish and game', 'natural resources officer', 'conservation enforcement']
  exclude_keywords : ['park ranger', 'forest ranger', 'wildlife biologist', 'environmental scientist', 'police officer']
  title_patterns   : ['*fish*game*warden*', '*conservation*officer*', '*wildlife*enforcement*', '*game*protector*', '*conservation*enforcement*']
  common_variations: ['Fish and Wildlife Warden', 'Conservation Enforcement Officer', 'Game Protector', 'Environmental Conservation Officer', 'District Resource Officer', 'Fish Warden', 'Game Agent', 'Fisheries Enforcement Officer']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'wildlife', 'equipment', 'enforcement', 'fish', 'principles', 'law', 'control', 'activities', 'resources', 'game', 'conservation', 'management', 'includes', 'objects', 'ideas', 'operations', 'procedures', 'public']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01498  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     39  0.01391  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  inference:3%
wildlife                   25  0.00892  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:32%  inference:32%  wikipedia:24%
equipment                  24  0.00856  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:96%  onet_tasks:4%
enforcement                21  0.00749  inference            inference:67%  wikipedia:24%  onet_tasks:5%
fish                       17  0.00606  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:35%  inference:35%  wikipedia:29%
principles                 16  0.00571  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
law                        14  0.00499  inference            inference:50%  onet_tasks:21%  wikipedia:14%
control                    14  0.00499  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:86%  onet_tasks:14%
activities                 13  0.00464  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:69%  dwas:23%  onet_tasks:8%
resources                  13  0.00464  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:69%  wikipedia:15%  inference:15%
game                       12  0.00428  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:42%  inference:33%  wikipedia:25%
conservation               12  0.00428  inference            inference:75%  wikipedia:17%  onet_tasks:8%
management                 12  0.00428  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:58%  inference:25%  onet_tasks:8%
includes                   12  0.00428  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00428  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
ideas                      11  0.00392  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operations                 10  0.00357  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  onet_tasks:20%  inference:20%
procedures                 10  0.00357  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  dwas:20%
public                     10  0.00357  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:40%  inference:40%  dwas:20%
techniques                 10  0.00357  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
materials                  10  0.00357  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00357  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
actions                     9  0.00321  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
problems                    9  0.00321  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
monitoring                  9  0.00321  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
needs                       9  0.00321  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
services                    9  0.00321  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  dwas:33%
human                       9  0.00321  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
orientation                 9  0.00321  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00321  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
natural                     9  0.00321  dwas                 dwas:44%  inference:44%  wikipedia:11%
environmental               9  0.00321  inference            inference:56%  dwas:22%  wikipedia:22%
laws                        8  0.00285  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:38%  wikipedia:25%  inference:25%
regulations                 8  0.00285  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:25%  onet_dimensions:25%  inference:25%
problem                     8  0.00285  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
rules                       8  0.00285  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
providing                   8  0.00285  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
standards                   8  0.00285  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                  8  0.00285  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%