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.

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

WL SPCT SPV - RGNL

Address:  5000 West Carefree Highway, Phoenix, Arizona

Hiring Salary Range: $60,000 - $84,000 

Grade: 23

Closing Date: 06/18/2025

WILDLIFE SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR REGIONAL
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT DIVISION / WL CONTRACTS BRANCH
PHOENIX, AZ BASED
FLSA-EXEMPT / SALARY GRADE 23 /Hiring Range $60,000-$84,000
CLOSING DATE: 06/18/2025

Plans, organizes, analyzes, conducts and coordinates professional wildlife management activities or studies in the office and field. Develops and uses best practices in managing the state's wildlife populations and their habitats. Develops and/or reviews recommendations and reports on wildlife research, wildlife surveys, habitat evaluations, special studies and environmental inventories and estimates. Works with coworkers and leads staff, interns, and/or volunteers to complete assigned projects. At this level, employees work under general supervision of the Statewide Supervisor, exercising discretion and independent judgment within agency guidelines. Provides consultation and technical advice within specialty areas and makes public presentations. Oversees specific projects, including scheduling project personnel and equipment and organizing data collection. Responsible for initiating contracts, writing proposals, responding to Request for Proposals (RFP) and generating detailed funding proposals and study plans. Daily tasks include managing personnel requirements, budgets, time lines, literature reviews, analytical methods, reports and peer reviewed publications, and directing others in those tasks. Other duties will include assisting biologists in performing bat capture, acoustic and roost surveys, statewide acoustic data collection, assisting with the installation of bat friendly gates at abandoned mines and assisting in bat acoustic analysis. This Regional Supervisor must track their respective projects from initiation to final completion and ensure those under their supervision meet time lines and complete the deliverables required under the contract.

The candidate will have knowledge of wildlife science and management best practices. Federal, state and agency rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Knowledge of work supervision principles and leadership techniques, including coaching, mentoring and staff development. Public relations, negotiation and customer service principles and techniques.

The candidate should have the skills to apply job-related federal, state and agency rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Plan and execute wildlife-related programs. Apply wildlife science and management best practices as appropriate to supervisory assignment development. Develop and maintain working relationships with various governmental agencies, special interest groups, the media and public. Provide appropriate public relations and customer service within and outside the