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.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is an Equal Employment Opportunity agency.

Budget Supervisor

Job Location:

Address:  5000 West Carefree Highway, Phoenix, Arizona 85086

Posting Details:

Hiring Salary Range: $60,000 - $78,543 

Grade: 24

Closing Date: 10/05/2025

Job Summary:

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES OFFICER 5
“Budget Supervisor”
SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION / BUDGET & ACCOUNTING / PHOENIX, AZ BASED
FLSA –Exempt / GRADE 24 (HIRING SALARY RANGE $60,000 - $78,543)
CLOSING DATE: 10/05/2025

The Administrative Services Officer 5 (Budget Supervisor) is responsible for coordinating the budgeting and fiscal control and the annual budget development for the entire Department. This position completes complex assignments in a timely manner and supervises a team of budget staff responsible for applying the principles, concepts, and current practices in government organization, budgeting and fiscal control; perform duties and maintain compliance with Federal and State laws, rules, and regulations, policies and practices relating to budget development, appropriations legislations, grant contracts and agreements, and legislative and administrative processes.

Job Duties:

Major responsibilities will include:

- Supervision of a team of budget staff to include setting workflow priorities, tracking time and attendance, monitoring and reviewing complex assignments, advising on current budgetary issues, ensuring training completion, providing guidance and support to staff, and preparing annual evaluations and performance reviews.

- Gather and compile complex financial data including preparation and review of budget reports, budget worksheets and ledgers, verify and analyze results, perform reconciliations and correct transactions, coordinate, complete and review Federal financial reports, review budget transfer and load requests, coordinate federal draw process and grant closeout process.

- Utilize multiple automated accounting systems as well as databases and spreadsheets to review and analyze complex transactions, retrieve data to document adjustments or compile reports for Agency Management and Program Staff. Coordinate and complete the Executive Budget submission and Federal Financial Reporting using OSPB software, and SEFA reporting. Maintain the Budget database for updates and reporting needs. Prepare adhoc reporting as needed.

- Provide complex technical guidance, administrative expertise and customer service to all internal and external customers in the areas of Federal, State, and agency budgetary laws and procedures. Research, interpret, and make recommendations on applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations relating to budget development, appropriations legislations, grant contracts and agreements, and legislative and administrative processes.

- Conduct meetings with program staff and other work units on budgetary control, budget issues, and budget development and educate staff on rules, regula