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WILDLIFE SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR - REGIONAL
- 530730
- MESA
- GAME AND FISH DEPT
- Full-time
- Closing at: Jan 2 2025 at 23:55 MST
GAME AND FISH DEPT
Delivering results that matter by providing best in class support services.
Join the only state agency in Arizona responsible for conserving and protecting more than 800 wildlife species. Be part of a passionate group of people who want to make a positive impact on outdoor recreation in Arizona by managing resources for safe, compatible opportunities for current and future generations. From fishing, boating and off-highway vehicle use to shooting sports, hunting and wildlife watching, Arizona Game and Fish supports it all. Our biologists use the best available science in their management actions, and our wildlife managers are on the ground in your communities making a difference every day. Opportunities abound beyond the field at AZGFD, so check us out and see what we’re all about! Consider joining our workforce today. AZGFD celebrates the diversity of Arizona's people, landscapes and of course, wildlife. However you choose to enjoy Arizona’s wildlife and wild places, the outdoors is open for all.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department manages fish and wildlife in Arizona and under the authority of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, creates and implements scientific methods and regulations to effectively manage fish and wildlife habitat via conservation, enforcement, hunting, fishing, watercraft and off-highway vehicle recreation, and shooting sports. The Arizona Game and Fish Department dedicates itself to excellence, values its employees and supports a culture of stewardship, teamwork and partnerships.
HABITAT EVALUATION AND LANDS PROGRAM MANAGER, REGION VI
Address: 7200 E. UNIVERSITY, MESA, ARIZONA 85207
Hiring Salary Range: $60,000 - $85,000
Grade: 23
Closing Date: 01/02/2025
The Habitat Evaluation and Lands Program Manager, Region VI will supervise and coordinate program staff. This position will also plan, organize, and administer Regional Habitat Evaluation and Lands Program including budget; coordinate review and evaluation of proposed land and water projects. Responsible for overseeing evaluation programs and management of Wildlife Areas.
-Supervise the Habitat, Evaluation and Lands (HEL) program staff.
-Plan, organize, and administer Regional HEL Program including budget; hiring, training and evaluation of program staff.
-Oversee Horseshoe Ranch and Lower Gila River Areas Wildlife Areas.
-Coordinate the review and evaluation of proposed land and water projects, including site evaluations and data collection.
-Participate in public land management planning processes.
-Communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with federal, state, and local agencies and with private entities to develop plans, actions, and mitigation for projects.
-Serve as regional expert on environmental laws and NEPA processes.
-Train, advise, and council regional personnel and other Department employees on laws and processes related to fish, wildlife, and habitat.
-Coordinate with regional personnel and programs to ensure collaborative implementation of projects and priorities for the region and the program.
-Prepare, compile, edit, and present reports, plans, and presentations to Regional Supervisor, Habitat Branch Chief, Director, Commission, and other agencies and entities.
-Assist with other regional programs as available.
-Performs other duties as assigned
The candidate will have knowledge of habitat evaluation procedures; habitat management and enhancement techniques; laws, policies, procedures, and regulations of federal and state land management agencies; budget/procurement process; personnel rules; fish, wildlife, plants and their habitat requirements. The candidate will be skilled in effective communication, both verbally and in writing; negotiation; mediation; supervision; GIS; computer and software. The candidate will have the ability to effectively supervise, coach and mentor subordinates; develop and maintain working relationships; provide appropriate customer service to a variety of individuals and private and public groups; use radio systems, GIS, GPS locator, computers, cameras and other tools/equipment as needed; effectively participate in and/or run meetings; occasionally work outdoors in extreme weather and/or isolated conditions; obtain special certifications as needed (e.g., specialized certifications, e.g., herbicide application, water treatment and distribution); and safely use various modes of transportation, boats, four-wheel drive, all terrain vehicles.
The preferred candidate will have a Masters degree in wildlife science or related field.
The candidate must have a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in wildlife science or related field.
Employment is also contingent upon completion of a post-offer medical/physical examination and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked or suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
All newly hired employees will be subject to the E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification program.
The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Amy Lacy at alacy@azgfd.gov for assistance.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
ARIZONA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (AMS)
All Arizona state employees operate within the Arizona Management System (AMS), an intentional, results-driven approach for doing the work of state government whereby every employee reflects on performance, reduces waste, and commits to continuous improvement with sustainable progress. Through AMS, every state employee seeks to understand customer needs, identify problems, improve processes, and measure results.
State employees are highly engaged, collaborative and embrace a culture of public service.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements
