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.
Investigate hunting accidents and reports of fish and game law violations, and issue warnings or citations and file reports as necessary.
Serve warrants, make arrests, and compile and present evidence for court actions.
Protect and preserve native wildlife, plants, or ecosystems.
Promote or provide hunter or trapper safety training.
Seize equipment used in fish and game law violations, and arrange for disposition of fish or game illegally taken or possessed.
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.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection.

Projections Quick View:

Virginia: + 2.6%

National: + 4.7%

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Zone:

Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Highest ($50,000 and up)

Average Earnings:

National

$55,650.00

State

$44,730.00

Regional

Fish and Game Wardens

Description

Career Cluster:

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

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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Education

Required Level of Education

Bachelor's Degree = 74.29%
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 8.57%
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) = 8.57%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades) = 5.71%
Some College Courses = 2.86%

Related Work Experience

None = 42.86%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 20.00%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 17.14%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 17.14%
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 2.86%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 54.29%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 25.71%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 17.14%
None = 2.86%

On-the-Job Training

Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 48.57%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 25.71%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 17.14%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 5.71%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 2.86%

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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.
Investigate hunting accidents and reports of fish and game law violations, and issue warnings or citations and file reports as necessary.
Serve warrants, make arrests, and compile and present evidence for court actions.
Protect and preserve native wildlife, plants, or ecosystems.
Promote or provide hunter or trapper safety training.
Seize equipment used in fish and game law violations, and arrange for disposition of fish or game illegally taken or possessed.
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.
Participate in search-and-rescue operations and in firefighting efforts.
Investigate crop, property, or habitat damage or destruction or instances of water pollution to determine causes and to advise property owners of preventive measures.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

Design or implement control measures to prevent or counteract damage caused by wildlife or people.
Document the extent of crop, property, or habitat damage and make financial loss estimates or compensation recommendations.
Supervise the activities of seasonal workers.
Issue licenses, permits, or other documentation.
Provide advice or information to park or reserve visitors.
Perform facilities maintenance work, such as constructing or repairing structures or controlling weeds or pests.

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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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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/

The data sources for the information displayed here include: Virginia Career VIEW Research.

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Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
92.75	Law and Government	Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
85.75	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.
69.25	Biology	Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
69.25	English Language	Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
63.50	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.
62.75	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.
57.25	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.
50.00	Education and Training	Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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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.
68.75	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	Judgment and Decision Making	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
65.50	Complex Problem Solving	Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
65.50	Persuasion	Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
62.50	Social Perceptiveness	Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
62.50	Coordination	Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
59.50	Negotiation	Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
59.50	Reading Comprehension	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
56.25	Service Orientation	Actively looking for ways to help people.
56.25	Writing	Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
53.00	Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
53.00	Time Management	Managing one's own time and the time of others.
50.00	Systems Analysis	Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
50.00	Instructing	Teaching others how to do something.
50.00	Active Learning	Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
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.

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Abilities

%	Subject	Description
78.25	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.
75.00	Oral Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
72.00	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
68.75	Speech Clarity	The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
65.75	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
65.75	Inductive Reasoning	The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
65.75	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
62.50	Far Vision	The ability to see details at a distance.
62.50	Deductive Reasoning	The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
59.50	Written Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
59.50	Written Comprehension	The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
59.50	Control Precision	The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
59.50	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.
53.25	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.
53.25	Selective Attention	The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
50.00	Stamina	The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
50.00	Arm-Hand Steadiness	The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
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	Spatial Orientation	The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.

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Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
88.50	Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
88.50	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.
87.75	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.
85.00	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
84.25	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.
82.25	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
80.00	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.
77.25	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
76.50	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
75.00	Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
74.25	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
72.25	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
68.50	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
61.50	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
59.25	Scheduling Work and Activities	Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
57.75	Interacting With Computers	Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
57.75	Performing Administrative Activities	Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
57.25	Handling and Moving Objects	Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
56.50	Training and Teaching Others	Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
55.00	Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
52.25	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
50.00	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

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Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
98.50	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
93.50	Self Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
92.25	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
91.50	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
87.25	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
85.75	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.
80.75	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
77.25	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
76.50	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
74.25	Adaptability/Flexibility	Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
71.50	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
66.50	Leadership	Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
65.00	Analytical Thinking	Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
64.25	Innovation	Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
63.50	Concern for Others	Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

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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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Work Context

%	Subject	Description
98.80	In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment	How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
98.20	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
98.20	Telephone	How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
96.60	Outdoors, Exposed to Weather	How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
94.80	Deal With External Customers	How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
91.40	Electronic Mail	How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
90.80	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
89.80	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?
84.00	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?
84.00	Consequence of Error	How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
84.00	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results	How do the decisions an employee makes impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company?
81.20	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?
79.40	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
76.60	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?
76.00	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?
76.00	Frequency of Conflict Situations	How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
76.00	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?
74.80	Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting	How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
73.80	Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings	How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
71.40	Letters and Memos	How often does the job require written letters and memos?
70.20	Responsible for Others' Health and Safety	How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
69.80	Level of Competition	To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
68.60	Time Pressure	How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
68.00	Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
65.80	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
64.00	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
62.20	Exposed to Contaminants	How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
62.20	In an Open Vehicle or Equipment	How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?
62.20	Exposed to Hazardous Equipment	How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
61.80	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?
61.80	Spend Time Sitting	How much does this job require sitting?
61.80	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?
61.20	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
58.20	Outdoors, Under Cover	How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?
56.00	Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection	How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?
55.40	Spend Time Standing	How much does this job require standing?
54.80	Public Speaking	How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?
54.20	Indoors, Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
53.80	Deal With Physically Aggressive People	How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?
52.60	Spend Time Walking and Running	How much does this job require walking and running?
50.20	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?

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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 accountants, sales managers, database administrators, teachers, chemists, environmental engineers, criminal investigators, and special agents.
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	Average	Experienced
United States	$31,710.00	$55,670.00	$81,080.00
Virginia	$35,550.00	$44,730.00	$58,500.00

Region	Entry Level	Average	Experienced
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 and Alexandria/Arlington	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

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

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Employment Projections

National	2010	2020	% Change
United States	7,600	7,900	+ 4.7%

State	2008	2018	% Change
Virginia	272	279	+ 2.6%

Region	2008	2018	% Change
Bay Consortium	0	0	+ 0.0%
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	0	0	+ 0.0%
Central VA/Region2000	0	0	+ 0.0%
Crater Area	0	0	+ 0.0%
Greater Peninsula	0	0	+ 0.0%
Hampton Roads	0	0	+ 0.0%
New River/Mt. Rogers	0	0	+ 0.0%
Northern Virginia and Alexandria/Arlington	0	0	+ 0.0%
Piedmont Workforce	0	0	+ 0.0%
Shenandoah Valley	0	0	+ 0.0%
South Central	15	15	+ 0.0%
Southwestern Virginia	0	0	+ 0.0%
West Piedmont	0	0	+ 0.0%
Western Virginia	0	0	+ 0.0%

The data sources for the information displayed here include: Virginia Workforce Connection.

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

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Fish and Game Wardens

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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Fish and Game Wardens

Related Schools

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University