GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT

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.

Address: 5000 West Carefree Highway Phoenix Arizona 85086

Hiring salary range: $85000 - $110000

Grade: 28

Closing Date: 07/06/2025

AGENCY INTERNAL ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY - MUST BE CURRENT AZGFD EMPLOYEE

DIVISION ADMINISTRATOR SENIOR
Compliance and Strategies Branch Chief
DIRECTORS OFFICE / COMPLIANCE & STRATEGIES BRANCH / PHOENIX ARIZONA BASED
FLSA- Exempt / SALARY GRADE 28 (Hiring Range $85000 - $110000)
CLOSING DATE: 07/06/2025

We are seeking an individual who can lead Department staff with the administration and coordination of strategic planning rule and policy administration and federal funding administration and ensuring compliance with federal and state applicable statutes rules and regulations and standards of financial accountability to the public the Legislature the Governor and customers of the agency. The position consults with internal staff customers and others and provides support and guidance to executive leadership related to these functions.

The Strategies and Compliance Branch Chief reports to the Special Assistant to the Director and is a member of the Departments Leadership Team. This position serves as the lead of the Departments federal funds Coordination and administration audit agreements administration policy and rule administration and Strategic Planning administration. Oversees and coordinates development of the Departments strategic plans to include administering and overseeing the Departments process used to assess develop implement and evaluate Department goals objectives and strategies.

This position advises executive leadership regarding the development implementation and performance of agency projects and activities to ensure consistency with budgets and compliance and eligibility with state and federal fund regulations statutes and other applicable policies and advises on funding flexibility to maximize financial agility. Serves as lead on strategic operational and implementation plan development and business planning and monitoring. This position serves as the Departments lead on state and federal regulations guidelines and policies and assesses proposed updates to existing federal regulations as well as new regulations to determine potential impacts to Department programs. The position oversees administration of all Department agreements with third parties to ensure compliance with regulations and to ensure Commission priorities are supported and ensures commitments deliverables expectations and budgets are defined and monitored to protect the Department.

The position also serves the Federal Aid Coordinator and serves as liaison between USFWS Federal Assistance Region 2 grant management staff as well as overseeing the USFWS Federal Assistance grant development grant performance monitoring and reporting in accordance with federal and Department rules and regulations.

This position supervises and oversees the Departments rule review/making administration policy administration and internal and external audit processes. This position may also lead or participate in cross-division Department teams.

This position directly and indirectly supervises 5 employees in the Branch providing technical guidance and administrative expertise to subordinate staff to include hiring coaching mentoring conducting performance reviews and employee development.

The candidate will have knowledge of/in the Departments organizational structure and Commission process; Business Acumen; Arizona Management System; Cross-enterprise and business strategy (e.g. sales IT finance customer service); State government accounting rules and regulations; State of Arizona accounting system; ARS titlesand the Arizona Administrative Code pertaining to AZGFD; wildlife conservation and management principles Department products programs and services; budget principles; statistical analysis; customer service standards and satisfaction measurements; hunting and fishing license certification or the ability to learn the requirements and process; wildlife and outdoor recreation customers.

The candidate must have skill in: budget/revenue projection and forecasting; project management; supervision; leadership; coaching; mentoring; delegation; negotiation; facilitation; interpersonal relationships; multitasking. The candidate must have concise and effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to articulate Commission and Department priorities and ability to influence others.

Candidates must be skilled in both oral and written communication and possess strong document editing and organizational skills. The candidate must be able to keep current with industry trends and best practices.

The ideal candidate must be able to manage priorities and multi-task produce high standards of work and quality control access and review budgets use independent judgment and have strong leadership skills with the ability to collaborate with cross functional teams.

The preferred candidate will have a Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college in business discipline or closely related field with at least 3 to 5 years of experience working with budgets and federal funding or in a finance accounting or audit environment and at least 3 years of experience managing projects or programs; experience managing wildlife management and conservation programs or projects is preferred.

Must be a current AZGFD employee.

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.

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

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.