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.

Address: 5000 West Carefree Highway Phoenix Arizona 85086

Hiring Salary Range: $100000 $121248

Grade: T4

Closing Date: 06/30/2025

The Department employs over 600 personnel statewide occupying six regional offices and headquarters based in Phoenix. The Department owns and operates ten shooting ranges six fish hatcheries thirtyeight jurisdictional dams over thirtysix wildlife area numerous administrative and recreational sites statewide. The Engineer Services Manager is responsible for cultivating necessary structure proficiency and performance of the Engineering Services section to support the capital development engineering construction and facilities maintenance needs of the Department. The Engineering Services Manager provides leadership guidance and mentoring to engineering staff to promote successful outcomes within the sections programmatic responsibilities which comprise of Capital Development Statewide Facilities Repair and Maintenance AGFD Building Renewal Program AGFD Dams Operations AGFD Boating Access Projects and Maintenance Program Lands and Infrastructure Improvements. The incumbent supervises an HQ facility manager and two professional engineers and establishes programmatic budgets and corresponding assignments for engineering staff setting priorities and schedules for completion. Under the direction of the Engineering Services Manager engineering staff are authorized to administer independent project management on a variety of complex engineering and construction projects including budget control contract development (planning and design) construction procurement construction administration and environmental compliance. The Engineering Services section typically implements $810 million in capital infrastructure and building renewal projects annually.

Included not limited to:

Determines fiscal objectives for the Engineering Services section; develops programmatic budgets and assigns priorities for the Engineering Services Section; determines staff work assignments and scheduling to achieve established objectives

Coaches engineering staff in carrying out a variety of tasks; resolves problems and questions regarding project management methods and processes; sets performance goals and evaluates individual staff performance; formulates plans for improvements when necessary

Review work products and achievements of engineering staff; attend project design and construction administration meetings; acknowledge successes formally and informally and communicate accomplishments to upline leadership

Read and comment on technical reports prepared by engineering consultants or technical specialists that relate to Department lands facilities or infrastructure

Confer with agency leadership work unit staff members outside agency representatives NGOs and members of the public to provide technical consultation when requested; acts as subject matter expert in Executive Staff and legislative staff meetings on construction project matters;

Administration of State Trust Fund Grants Engineering Boating Projects (BA BIG and CVA): grant applications grant administration budget development and monitoring work plans progress and completion reports;

Review and comment on Department agreements that require technical engineering review including land acquisitions and rightsofway easements intraagency grants boundary surveys and property exchanges; provide input and sign off on the Environmental Assessment Checklists (EACs) for all Department projects involving construction activities

Provide leadership and coordinate activities within the Engineering Services Section in support of the Arizona Management System; advise Engineering staff on process improvements training quality and performance improvements strategic planning and and core process improvements

Review project contract and construction documents including plans specifications and schedules

Other duties as assigned as related to the position

This position requires registration as a professional engineer with the Arizona Board of Technical Registration.

The candidate will have knowledge/skill/ability in:

Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to design construction maintenance and estimating project costs for capital and infrastructure projects

Knowledge in field of architecture mechanical engineering electrical engineering geotechnical engineering landscaping and material testing

Knowledge in federal regulations state statutes local codes and Department policies

Knowledge in application of basic survey instruments

Strong communication skills both oral and written

Analytical thought to reach sound decisions

Ability to develop innovative methods to save cost and improve process

Ability to use standard office equipment and use of AutoCad and project management software

Project management and planning at the strategic operational and implementation levels

Extensive interpersonal skills including mediation negotiation and conflict resolution.

Analytical skills with the ability to research evaluate and recommend resolution

Ability to develop innovative methods to save costs and improve processes

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job and 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).

Employment is contingent upon completion of a postoffer medical/physical examination and the agencys ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.

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

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.