Employment Test
The first step in employment for the following positions is to take the Department’s Standardized Employment Exams.
Two different exams are offered:
Exam One - is for
Biologist, Warden, and Assistant Hatchery Manager positions.
Exam Two - is for
Fisheries and Wildlife Technician positions.
Applicants must meet the minimum education and experience
requirements to take the exams. You can take both exams on
the same day if you meet the qualifications. Letters will be
sent to the applicants notifying them of their score. The
top scoring candidates will be asked to submit an
application for employment. A copy of your college
transcript(s) must be submitted with your application if the
position requires college course work.
To be considered for one of these positions you must take
these exams. Taking these exams does not guarantee that
there are current openings. Interviews will be held only
when there are openings.
An hour is given to take each 100 question exam. The exams
are given the last Friday in March and the last Friday in
September. Additional exam dates may be scheduled. Please
check our web site for this information. Testing begins at
10 a.m. No one will be admitted after that time. A photo ID
is required for admission.
Applicants may take the exams only once in a 12-month
period. Test scores are valid for 12 months.
For examination location and/or if you need any special
accommodations contact the Human Resources at (405) 521-4640
or email to
lhoward@odwc.state.ok.us
How do I prepare for the exam? Individuals planning to take the examination(s) should have a knowledge of the following subjects:
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation
• Oklahoma and Federal Wildlife Laws and Regulations
• Oklahoma History and Geography
• Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Biology
• Environmental Education and Communications
• General Journalism, Photo Journalism, Technical Writing and Editing
The following list of reference is suggested study material that can be found at most public libraries and universities. The Department does not provide study material.
Fish and Wildlife textbooks, especially those dealing with management, ecology, natural history, distribution and identification. Those books dealing with species of wildlife occurring in Oklahoma and the U.S. are of particular value.
• Maps of Oklahoma
• Title 29 of the Oklahoma Statutes
• Oklahoma hunting and fishing regulations
• General biology textbooks
• Publications of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
Obtaining this information is the responsibility of the applicant.