Fish and Game Wardens

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 40,090 - 80,140; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Fish and Game Warden in the United States to patrol and supervise wildlife areas, ensuring compliance with laws. Responsibilities include investigating wildlife damage, supervising seasonal workers, and issuing citations. Required skills include critical thinking, active listening, and problem-solving. The role requires proficiency in various software tools. Salary ranges from $40,090 to $80,140, with highest pay in specific states such as Illinois, Washington, or California.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations.
• Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife.
• Supervise the activities of seasonal workers.
• Inspect commercial operations relating to fish or wildlife, recreation, or protected areas.
• Issue warnings or citations and file reports as necessary.
• Participate in firefighting efforts.
• Protect and preserve native wildlife, plants, or ecosystems.
• Survey areas and compile figures of bag counts of hunters.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Speaking

Reading Comprehension

Judgment and Decision Making

Complex Problem Solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Web browser software

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Database software

GPS software

Mapping software

Job description

Fish and Game Warden

What Do Fish and Game Warden Do?

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

Job Duties

• Supervise the activities of seasonal workers.
• Inspect commercial operations relating to fish or wildlife, recreation, or protected areas.
• Issue warnings or citations and file reports as necessary.
• Participate in firefighting efforts.
• Protect and preserve native wildlife, plants, or ecosystems.
• Survey areas and compile figures of bag counts of hunters to determine the effectiveness of control measures.

Required Skills

• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• 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.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Related Job Titles

• Wildlife Manager
• State Game Protector
• Fishing Game Warden
• Game and Fish Protector
• Wildlife Conservation Officer

Salary

Fish and Game Wardens make between $40,090 and $80,140 a year. Those who work in Illinois, Washington, or California earn the highest salaries.

Tools & Technology

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Web browser software
• Word processing software
• Spreadsheet software
• Database software
• Global positioning system (GPS) software
• Mapping software

Employment Settings

Fish and Game Wardens work in state wildlife agencies, national parks, federal and state game commissions, and conservation organizations.