GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT

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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.

Wildlife Management Division Administrative Coordinator

Job Location:

WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT DIVISION / HQ BRANCH / PHOENIX BASED
5000 W. Carefree Hwy. Phoenix, AZ 85086

Posting Details:

Salary: $50,000 - $65,000 

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 2/8/2026

Job Summary:

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES OFFICER II
“Wildlife Management Division Administrative Coordinator”
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT DIVISION / HQ BRANCH / PHOENIX BASED

The Arizona Game and Fish Department invites experienced administrative professionals to apply for the role of Administrative Coordinator within our Wildlife Management Division (WMD). This position is ideal for someone who finds purpose in public service and wants their organizational, analytical, and coordination skills to directly support wildlife protection and conservation across Arizona.

Behind every successful conservation program is a strong administrative foundation. In this role, you’ll help ensure that the foundation is solid—supporting leadership, strengthening operations, and enabling the work that protects Arizona’s fish and wildlife for generations to come.

Your Impact
Reporting to the Wildlife Management Assistant Director, the Administrative Coordinator plays a critical role in keeping the Division connected, informed, and operating at a high level. You’ll serve as a trusted partner to leadership and staff, helping translate priorities into action through clear communication, thoughtful coordination, and efficient administrative systems.

What You’ll Do
In this highly visible and trusted role, you will:
• Serve as the central administrative coordinator for the Wildlife Management Division, working across five branches and Division Headquarters.
• Support executive leadership by preparing agendas, correspondence, briefing materials, and meeting documentation for the Commission, Executive Staff, leadership teams, and state and national committees.
• Manage calendars, meetings, and travel for the Assistant Director and headquarters staff.
• Oversee division-level budgets and expenditures, including purchase requisitions, invoices, agreements, reconciliations, and financial tracking.
• Interpret and communicate administrative policies and procedures, ensuring consistency and compliance across the Division.
• Coordinate and manage the public records request process, ensuring timely, accurate, and policy-compliant responses.
• Assist with personnel actions and intern programs, tracking timelines, coordinating documentation, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Strengthen operations by developing standard work, training staff, improving processes, and tracking performance metrics.
• Provide administrative support to the Arizona Livestock Loss Board, including meet