Wildlife Specialist 2
Wildlife Specialist 2
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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.
WILDLIFE SPECIALIST 2
Address: 5000 W. CAREFREE HWY PHOENIX ARIZONA 85086
Hiring Salary Range: $48400 - $55000
Grade: 21
Closing Date: 07/14/2025
The Wildlife Specialist 2 will work under the direction of the Terrestrial Research Program Manager to plan organize and conduct wildlife research studies in a field office or lab setting. Supervises subordinate staff interns and/or volunteers to complete assigned work projects. Is also responsible for study design study plan preparation data analysis report writing and preparation of scientific manuscripts. Studies may include reviewing wildlife survey methods harvest analysis habitat evaluations special studies or environmental inventories. Will provide consultation and technical advice relative to wildlife research and is expected to make public presentations. Operates a variety of specialized equipment common to wildlife work and may be required to drive long distances. This position requires in-state and out-of-state travel including overnight multiple-day field trips and weekend and holiday work will be occasionally required.
-Supervising subordinate personnel including wildlife technicians interns and volunteers.
-Conducting field surveys for various taxa including large mammals small mammals herpetofauna and avian species.
-Conducting vegetation surveys and camera trap surveys.
-Trapping marking and tracking wildlife using aerial and/or ground telemetry techniques.
-Designing wildlife research studies and writing study plans to address wildlife management information needs.
-Collecting field data and analyzing data using statistical software. Prepares reports and scientific manuscripts.
-Making public presentations on wildlife research studies.
-Working in remote locations and camping in primitive conditions for up to 8 continuous days. Handles logistics for camps and fieldwork and maintains field equipment.
-Operating four-wheel drive vehicles and ATVs in rough terrain and entering and managing data using laptop computers and statistical software.
-May be assigned to conduct wildlife research studies on a statewide or regional basis and may work in the field in remote areas for extended overnight periods.
-Performs other duties as assigned
The candidate must have knowledge of the southwest wildlife ecology scientific methods wildlife research and management techniques data collection methods statistical analysis scientific report preparation and proper operation maintenance and basic repair of field equipment and various vehicles e.g. four-wheel drive all-terrain vehicles. In addition must be knowledgeable and experienced with wildlife field research techniques e.g. terrestrial and aquatic field investigation species identification and habitat requirements types of flora and fauna and their ecological support systems. Candidates must be skilled in collecting and analyzing field data preparing and writing reports and scientific manuscripts and presenting research study results. Must have the ability to use office equipment and perform both manual labor and office-related duties. Candidates must be able to communicate verbally and in writing and work alone and part as a team. Must be able to work in remote locations for extended periods where overnight camping will be required.
The preferred candidate will have a masters degree in a wildlife science and experience with planning designing conducting analyzing and reporting on scientific research projects.
The candidate must have a bachelors degree in a wildlife science or a closely related field.
Employment is contingent upon completion of a post-offer medical/physical examination and the agencys ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
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 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).
All newly hired employees will be subject to the E-Verify 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 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 Amy Lacy at for assistance.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
