Terrestrial Wildlife Program Manager

GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT

Delivering results that matter by providing best in class support services.

The mission of the Arizona Game & Fish Department is to conserve Arizonas diverse wildlife resources and manage for safe compatible outdoor recreation opportunities for current and future generations. It is our vision to be the national conservation leader supporting the continuation of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and Arizonas most trusted respected and credible source for wildlife conservation products services and information.

Terrestrial Wildlife Program Manager

Job Location :

Address : 555 N Greasewood Road Tucson Arizona 85745

Posting Details :

Hiring Salary Range : $62000 - $80000

Grade : 23

Closing Date : 09 / 07 / 2025

Job Summary :

AGENCY INTERNAL ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY - MUST BE CURRENT AZGFD EMPLOYEE

WILDLIFE SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR REGIONAL

Terrestrial Wildlife Program Manager

FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION / REGION 5 / TUCSON AZ BASED

FLSA- EXEMPT / GRADE 23 (hiring range $62000 - $80000)

CLOSING DATE : 09 / 07 / 2025

The Terrestrial Wildlife Program Manager supervises and coordinates a staff of wildlife specialists or other personnel and their assistants engaged in complex wildlife research management and / or environmental studies in the field and laboratory. Coordinates and monitors wildlife study plans programs and procedures. Provides coordination inside and outside the agency to ensure successful wildlife program implementation. This position develops and administers wildlife programs and is responsible for strategic planning and establishing programmatic priorities and responsible for ensuring all related activities e.g. budgetary fiscal planning outreach etc. are completed appropriately.

Job Duties :

Major duties include :

• Supervise Regional Wildlife Program Specialist and act as a secondary supervisor to those they supervise. Conduct and review performance evaluations personnel investigations and recommend discipline. Coach and mentor program staff in policy procedures; skills and abilities. Recognize achievement.
• Plan organize. administer and lead the operational aspects of the regional Wildlife Program. Including budgets work assignments and program performance evaluation. Develop and encourage effective procedures. Implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Communicate cooperate and collaborate with various federal; state county municipal agencies and private interest in developing and implementing activities and policies that benefit wildlife populations wildlife related recreation and the interests of the people of the State of Arizona
• Collect compile and analyze data conduct management actions and report on wildlife inventory monitoring and management activities to the Regional Supervisor Executive Staff and the Game and Fish Commission.
• Participate on committees advisory groups process improvement teams and work groups related to wildlife management and Department operations.
• Serve as a technical and informational advisor to the work units programs Regional employees public and - private entities with respect to wildlife biology and management. Provide training as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Develop a lion / bear / sheep check in process for the regional office that allows for someone to always be available to perform this task. Work with other regional staff members and volunteers to achieve this process.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs) :

Knowledge of : Knowledge of Wildlife science and wildlife management and best practices. Federal state and agency rules regulations policies and procedures. Work supervision principles and leadership techniques including coaching mentoring employee discipline and staff development. Public relations negotiation and customer service principles and techniques. Principles and practices of state of Arizona budget management and procurement.

Skill : Planning and executing wildlife related programs; Apply work supervision and leadership techniques including coaching mentoring and staff

Ability : Apply job-related federal state and agency rules regulations policies and procedures. Apply wildlife science and management best practices as appropriate to supervisory assignment development. Develop and maintain working relationships with the various governmental agencies special interest groups the media and the public. Provide appropriate public relations and customer service within and outside the agency to a variety of individuals and private and public entities. Communicate verbally and in writing. Negotiate with public and private entities and individuals. Work irregular hours including on weekends and holidays and at night. Perform field site visits sometimes in extreme weather and / or isolated conditions. Use various modes of transportation such as horses mules boats four-wheel drive ATVs and specialized equipment common to wildlife work as needed.

Pre-Employment Requirements :

Must be a current AZGFD employee to apply!

The candidate must have a Bachelors degree in wildlife science or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Employment may be contingent upon completion of a post-offer medical / physical examination and the agencys ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions. 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 (see Arizona Administrative Code R.12.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is an equal employment opportunity agency.

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.

Benefits :

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 program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

Contact Us :

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 :

Manager

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 62000 - 80000