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 offhighway 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 were all about! Consider joining our workforce today. AZGFD celebrates the diversity of Arizonas people landscapes and of course wildlife. However you choose to enjoy Arizonas 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 offhighway 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.

Address: 5000 West Carefree Highway Phoenix Arizona

Hiring Salary Range: $48000 $80000

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 04/27/2025

Under direction of the Land and Water Program Supervisor the Water Resources Manager will be part of the Departments realty program responsible for water rights investigations and research to determine water resource values associated with real property acquisitions of wildlife areas shooting ranges fish hatcheries and administrative offices.

Major duties will include:

Water rights acquisition conducting landowner negotiations coordinating due diligence and feasibility evaluations of water rights and preparation of documents to acquire water rights

Conducts water resource investigations of surface and groundwater rights evaluates proposals for new and existing water uses for fish and wildlife management perfects water rights and claims maintains and provides water right information in electronic and hard files

Provides technical support for the Commissions water rights and water use monitoring programs

Requires maintaining and retrieving information spatially in databases and in electronic and hardcopy files. Requires the ability to create and use GIS maps.

Coordinates with other Department work units outside agencies private individuals and industry and uses his or her knowledge of wildlife and habitat in addition to prescribed Department rules and processes to accomplish these tasks

Maintains and provides water asset information and documentation attends meetings hearings and seminars

Performs other duties as assigned

The candidate must have knowledge of: state law rules and regulations which pertain to surface water and groundwater rights as well as water use monitoring techniques. The candidate must also have knowledge of realty matters including acquisitions disposals leases easements and rightsofway and of Arizona State Water Law.

The candidate will be skilled in: conducting water right investigations research techniques GIS mapping project management establishing and maintaining working relationships oral and written communications multitasking organization basic computer system operation and data analysis and interpretation.

The candidate must have a Bachelors degree in wildlife or biological science geoscience hydrology water resources management or a closely related field.

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 classappropriate drivers license complete all required
training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers 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. R210207.11.

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:Drivers License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and longterm disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include shortterm disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. 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 Milani Barron at for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.