Hunter Education Program Coordinator
Hunter Education Program Coordinator
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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 off-highway 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 off-highway 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.
HUNTER EDUCATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Address: 5000 West Carefree Highway Phoenix Arizona 85086
Hiring Hourly Range: $22.00 - $27.00
Grade: 20
Closing Date: 06/08/2025
Under General management the Hunter Education Program Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the Arizona Hunter and Trapper Education course to meet national standards and compliance. This position supports the design development implementation coordination and monitoring of a statewide Hunter Education Program. Develops effective methods for program evaluation and execution. Operates within budget and annual work plans. Provide consultative services technical advice and guidance related to hunter education and related activities within skill level and certifications to external and internal customers staff and education professionals.
Major duties may include:
- Designs implements and evaluates a statewide hunter bow-hunter and trapper education program monitoring program content on-line resources educational materials forms marketing materials and other items to support program objectives.
- Recruits trains motivates monitors and evaluates volunteer education instructors.
- Coordinates background investigations and checks for all hunter education volunteers.
- Provides statistics and data from program evaluations to federal agencies and the department as required.
- Purchase program related items goods and services staying within state procurement rules regulations statutes department policy and procedure.
- Maintain a program specific database and other statistical information utilizing applications for analysis of program activity. Maintain assigned equipment.
- Attend meetings acting as department liaison with other government agencies non-government organizations constituency organizations and public sector organizations.
- Perform multiple tasks and priorities statewide while meeting assigned deadlines and other duties as assigned.
The candidate should have knowledge of the concepts of program planning management budgeting and design; knowledge of the laws regulations and trends in hunter and shooter R3 good knowledge of local state and federal programs and resources related to hunter and shooter R3 and outdoor recreation. Functional knowledge of volunteer management leadership and process improvement.
The candidate should have skill in/to: producing accurate and timely work products and have the ability to prioritize; work independently problem solve and write effective correspondence. Must be able to develop and draft operating procedures and other forms of communication. Skills in customer service presentation skills; ability to research organize materials and to create various charts and graphs; supervision; mentoring; delegation.
The candidate must have the ability to analyze and resolve routine problems. Develop/maintain effective working relationships with various internal and external stakeholders and the general public peers and volunteers. The ability to work collaboratively to build consensus and resolve conflict effectively. Must be able to provide effective guidance and expertise in the development and implementation of programs and projects in the area of assignment; should have the ability to review and evaluate program activities analytically and to develop effective plans and methods for program improvement. Must be able to represent the Department in a professional and credible manner.
The preferred candidate will have four years of management experience or other experience related to outdoor recreation programs. The preferred candidate should have a good understanding of R3 principles.
Employment is contingent on receipt of a level 1 fingerprint clearance card. Employment is also contingent upon completion of a post-offer medical/physical examination and the agencys ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid class-appropriate 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.) R.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 (E-Verify).
The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
