GAME AND FISH DEPT

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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 AREA CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN

Job Location:

Address:  2878 E. WHITE MOUNTAIN BLVD, PINETOP, ARIZONA 85935

Posting Details:

Hiring Hourly Rate: $17.1820 

Grade: 17

Closing Date: 03/16/2025

Job Summary:

The Wildlife Area Construction Technician position will assist the Wildlife Area Manager and the Wildlife Area Construction Technician on all wildlife areas and Department/Commission owned property, which includes operation and maintenance activities. The end date is October 31, 2025.

Job Duties:

-Implement the operation and maintenance of wildlife habitat improvements, work unit equipment, infrastructure, public use facilities, and other features associated with the Department's wildlife areas in Region I.
-Responsible for maintenance of farm equipment, various other small and large engine equipment, landscaping, buildings, fences, dams, dikes, irrigation ditches, and roads.
-Interact with wildlife area visitors; including hunters, self-guided individuals, and those participating in organized outdoor activities.
-May occasionally conduct procurement and purchasing activities.
-Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

The candidate will have knowledge of/in: safe and effective use of tools and equipment to be used in outdoor construction; operation and minor maintenance of automotive equipment (ATV) and heavy equipment; techniques used in the construction of wildlife habitats; farming techniques; basic record keeping, time and travel reporting, and expenditure procedures. The candidate will be skilled in operating and maintaining farming/ranching equipment/machinery; plumbing, cement pouring and finishing, fence building and maintenance and rough carpentry. The candidate will have the ability to perform a variety of construction, maintenance and operational needs at the wildlife areas; apply mathematics to compute job layout; hike, backpack, and lift/carry over 75 pounds for extended periods over rough terrain; camp and survive in isolated areas in Arizona’s geographic and weather extremes; potentially work irregular hours including weekends and holidays. The preferred candidate will have a high school diploma.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Employment is 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 nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all re