Wildlife Habitat Construction Crew Leader
Wildlife Habitat Construction Crew Leader
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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.
WILDLIFE HABITAT CONSTRUCTION CREW LEADER
Address: 5000 W. CAREFREE HWY PHOENIX ARIZONA 85086
Hiring Hourly Rate: $20.00$25.00
Grade: 18
Closing Date: 06/04/2025
The position will supervise Navigational Aids Crews volunteers and occasionally assist Heavy Equipment or Habitat Construction Crews with projects. This position is also responsible to manage and direct construction/maintenance projects aimed at enhancing protecting or creating wildlife habitats as well as structures used by Department staff and the public. This includes a diverse range of projects such as boating access and fishing docks buoy maintenance and relocation wildlife areas conservation facilities livestock fences shooting facilities Wildlife Water Developments access roads administrative structures vegetation management earthen dams and fish hatcheries.
Supervise the construction maintenance and repair of habitat development or maintenance projects.
Knowledge of Arizona waterways navigational aids and heavy equipment operation.
Handle administrative tasks organize workflows manage material loading and delivery.
Ensure job safety including the proper use of hazardous materials hand and power tools vehicles aircraft and construction equipment
Coordinate project activities for crew and other governmental agencies volunteers Department personnel and contractors.
Manage the proper storage maintenance and transportation of materials and equipment
Responsible for ensuring tools equipment and vehicles in proper working order. This includes overseeing inventory.
Ensure that subordinates complete Departmental paperwork including time diaries surveys purchasing documents inventories material deliveries timesheets and travel reimbursement forms.
Support other activities of other Department work units Branches and Regions and other government agencies as requested.
Ensure compliance with established maintenance and construction procedures OSHA regulations and environmental guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned
The candidate will have knowledge of supervisory techniques Department policies procedures and mission; verbal and written communication; project management; wildlife behavior and habits; construction and maintenance including general knowledge of a variety of construction trades (e.g. carpentry plumbing masonry & cement welding and painting); water development components including HDPE or PVC fiberglass metal or concrete tanks and troughs pipe rail and wire fences metal and PVC plumbing and historical and modern building infrastructure; hydrology and evaluating; basic knowledge of safety for working around aircraft (mainly helicopter); and basic knowledge of first aid CPR. The candidate will be skilled in management and leadership; construction and maintenance; proper use tools common to construction and maintenance projects; and camping for long periods of time. The candidate will have the ability to understand construction trades and management/administrative processes; project management techniques communication; and be able to perform in all types of conditions.
Employment is also contingent upon completion of a postoffer medical/physical examination and the agencys ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
Position requires OSHA 10/30 certification Forklift/Telehandler certification and First Aid CPR certification (must obtain within 6 months of hire).
Position requires possession of and ability to retain a current valid State of Arizona Drivers License appropriate to the assignment; Class A CDL with tanker endorsements (must obtain within 6 months of hire).
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).
All newly hired employees will be subject to the EVerify Employment Eligibility Verification program.
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 Amy Lacy at for assistance.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
