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 W Carefree Highway Phoenix Arizona

Hiring Hourly Rate: $18.70

Grade: 15

Closing Date: 04/20/2025

Under the direction of the Watercraft Administrator the customer service representative will be responsible for assisting the public and regional offices with analysis and interpretation of a variety of watercraft registration information in compliance with A.R.S. Title 5 US Coast Guard Federal Regulations Title 33 Commission Rules and internal procedures.

Major duties may include:

Processes and registers new watercraft registrations renewals transfers and duplicates

Reviews documentation for accuracy and completeness to determine compliance

Returns invalid transactions with detailed instructions for compliance

Provides customer service to watercraft registrants through the mail and over the telephone resolving complex registration issues according to laws rules and procedures

Researches watercraft registration history for public records requests

Utilizes Cash Pro system to financially process watercraft transactions

Perform other duties as assigned

Audits watercraft transactions for compliance with state and federal regulations

Candidates will have knowledge of Game and Fish Commission rules and orders; A.R.S. Title 5 Title 33 and other applicable Arizona Revised Statutes; U.S. Coast Guard Federal requirements governing states registration; law enforcement practices; hull identification and safety equipment; terminology of watercraft structures and equipment; money handling. Candidates will have skill in active listening problem solving organization; multitasking; oral and written communication; customer service; grammar usage; 10key. Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

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 or 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.