Communication techniques and well developed communication skills become an important requirement at this level. The work requires moderate physical exertion. The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required.
Serious injury is possible.
Involves functional leadership responsibility. This level may also involve limited administrative responsibility such as participating in the evaluation of work performance. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Conservation Officer Park Ranger class where the emphasis is on general law enforcement and park maintenance rather than wildlife and environmental related law enforcement and education. Differs from the Conservation Officer II class which has lead worker responsibilities and may serve as an assistant to a law enforcement supervisor. Checks licenses and permits of hunters, anglers, trappers, and boaters, and inspects game and fish take for compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.