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 85086

Hiring Salary Range: $44000 $70000

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 04/11/2025

The Departments Project Evaluation Program (PEP) coordinates the Departments statewide review and evaluation of land and water projects. PEP evaluates proposed project areas and reviews project documentation in order to determine the scope of the proposal and the potential for impacts to the States fish and wildlife resources. The PEP team is currently seeking to fill its Project Evaluation Specialist position which will be responsible for coordinating the Arizona Game and Fish Departments (Department) statewide review and evaluation of land and water projects.

Responsibilities for the position will include:

Evaluate proposed development projects which may include mining energy and transmission transportation and other forms of development to determine potential impacts to the Departments mission and the States fish and wildlife resources

Coordinate the review development and communication of Department comments and/or position

Review and administer the environmental compliance documentation for Department projects

Maintain and update program database(s) for project tracking correspondence and compliance

Assist in the development of Annual Performance Reports and other Program documentation

Perform other duties as assigned

The candidate must have knowledge of and/or experience in State and Federal environmental laws regulations and policies review and implementation of compliance regulations fish and wildlife habitat evaluation and project impact analysis mitigation and compensation measures consistent with Department policy Natural resources negotiations and computer hardware and software knowledge.

Candidates must be able to develop effective and positive interpersonal relationships with all staff and other partner agencies analyze and prepare environmental assessment documents including maps images and diagrams that will assist with agency planning and compliance adjust to changing program direction or priorities and work independently or as part of a team.

The preferred candidate will have knowledge of and experience with fish and wildlife habitat evaluations and project impact analyses; environmental compliance; environmental laws regulations and policies; mitigation and compensation measures to address impacts to fish and wildlife resources; natural resource negotiation and providing presenting and documenting information both written and verbal.

The candidate must have a bachelors degree in fisheries and/or wildlife sciences or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

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.