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

Salary Range: $65968 - $120532

Grade: 26

Closing Date: 09/14/2025

AGENCY INTERNAL ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR
Wildlife Management Division (WMD) Coordinator
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT DIVISION / HEADQUARTERS / PHOENIX AZ BASED
FLSA-EXEMPT / SALARY GRADE 26 ($65968-$120532)
CLOSING DATE 09/14/2025

Under direction of the Assistant Director (AD) the WMD Coordinator serves as the Executive Staff Officer to the AD of the Wildlife Management Division. This position acts on behalf of the AD and serves as acting as needed carrying out all aspects of his/her duties including those of a confidential or critical nature. May serves as an alternate for AD or Branch Chief on national and international level coordination on projects and programs and negotiates outcomes on behalf of the Division and Department.

This position supervises and oversees the International Borderlands and WAFWA grassland coordination Provides representation and guidance at Executive Team level and represents the AD at Executive Staff regional or program meetings public meetings briefings and other situations as needed. Serves as the Division point of contact for HR related issues and day-to-day operations. Provides leadership and coordination for statewide implementation of WMD programs including Legislative functions and serves as the project leader for Operational and Implementation Planning. Lead and conduct special assignments or high level teams (as assigned) for Department initiatives such as public affairs and marketing strategies federal lands management and communication strategies and revenue diversification. Serves as the Arizona Management System (AMS) champion for the division and oversees implementation of all phases. Provides Commission process support to staff on Commission directed actions. Serves as a lead for the development and oversight of annual Department budgets preparing branch and regional budgets developing budget requests and allocations resolving issues and concerns. May assist other branches as requested in the review and development of Department rules policies and strategies and may serve in an advisor team member or leader role. Responsible for interpreting policies and procedures reviewing and analyzing various external policies from state and federal agencies and communicating these to the Executive Team. Negotiates directly with other state local and federal agencies and reviews and approves documents with delegated authority of the AD. Performs other duties as assigned.

The candidate will have knowledge of/skill in: Department and Division mission goals and objectives; wildlife management principles and application; Arizona Management System federal and state environmental compliance Title 17 and Commission process; natural resource and wildlife watercraft and off-highway vehicle recreation planning (strategic operational and implementation); programmatic design; and state and federal wildlife off-highway vehicle watercraft and land-use policies laws and regulations; budget development and administration; strategic operational implementation and tactical planning; public policy; supervision; leadership; delegation.

The ideal candidate will have skill in: communication; public speaking; outreach; multitasking; prioritizing; Microsoft Office suite; needs assessment analysis.

The preferred candidate will have a Bachelors Degree in wildlife management or a related field from an accredited college or university and at least three years of experience as a supervisory manager of a Department program. Skill in budget development strategical operational planning and executive level consultation/coordination is highly desired.

Must be current AZGFD employee.

This position requires possession of and the ability to retain a current valid state-issued drivers license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training in accordance with Arizona Administrative Code R.12.

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

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.