Arizona Game and Fish Wildlife Technicians (6)
OPENING DATE: 2/1/17
CLOSING DATE: 2/11/18
DEPARTMENT: Arizona Game and Fish
JOB TYPE: Temporary/Seasonal
SALARY: $14.20/hr
Arizona Game & Fish Department’s Contracts Branch is hiring 6 seasonal technician positions. See below for full summaries on each position:
Job ID# 35827 – Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake and Tortoise Technician:
Duties will include performing a variety of technical and entry level professional wildlife work under supervision of biologists and project administrators in one or more wildlife management and/or research programs. Primary duties will be conducting surveys for multiple species of wildlife, primarily Speckled Rattlesnakes and Sonoran Desert Tortoises, in Arizona. Additional duties will include off-road navigation on foot and by vehicle, equipment maintenance, telemetry tracking, and assisting in project management. Assignments may require extended periods working and residing in primitive field conditions and operating 4WD vehicles. The anticipated project timeline is 37 weeks. Applicant should be comfortable working with venomous reptiles, training will be provided by AZGFD. The candidate will have knowledge of wildlife and basic wildlife management techniques; proper operation, maintenance and basic repair of field equipment and vehicles; and problem solving techniques. The preferred candidate will be skilled in applying basic wildlife field work techniques, including knowledge of species identification and habitat requirements. The ideal candidate will be able to apply more advanced policies, procedures, and techniques; conduct professional data collection and analysis; prepare basic reports; and communicate professionally in speech and in writing. The candidate will have the ability to interact with the public; work alone and as part as a team; work outdoors in primitive field conditions; and hike, backpack, or camp overnight for extended periods of time. Preferred candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a wildlife science or a related field from an accredited college or university; OR two years of equivalent field experience.
Job ID# 35824 – Desert & Forest Bird Technician:
Duties will include performing a variety of technical and entry level professional wildlife work under supervision of biologists and project administrators in one or more wildlife management and/or research programs. Primary duties will be conducting surveys for multiple species of wildlife (especially desert and forest birds) in Arizona. Additional duties will include off-road navigation on foot and by vehicle, equipment maintenance, and assisting in project management. Assignments may require extended periods working and residing in primitive field conditions and operating 4WD vehicles. The anticipated project timeline is 37 weeks. Applicant should have experience identifying birds by both sight and sound. The candidate will have knowledge of wildlife and basic wildlife management techniques; proper operation, maintenance and basic repair of field equipment and vehicles; and problem solving techniques. The preferred candidate will be skilled in applying basic wildlife field work techniques, including knowledge of species identification and habitat requirements. The ideal candidate will be able to apply more advanced policies, procedures, and techniques; conduct professional data collection and analysis; prepare basic reports; and communicate professionally in speech and in writing. The candidate will have the ability to interact with the public; work alone and as part as a team; work outdoors in primitive field conditions; and hike, backpack, or camp overnight for extended periods of time. Preferred candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a wildlife science or a related field from an accredited college or university; OR two years of equivalent field experience.
Job ID# 35801 – Reptile, Amphibian & Small Mammal Technicians (4):
Duties will include performing a variety of technical and entry level professional wildlife work under supervision of biologists and project administrators in one or more wildlife management and/or research programs. Primary duties will be conducting surveys for multiple species of wildlife (especially reptiles, amphibians, and small mammals) in Arizona. Additional duties will include off-road navigation on foot and by vehicle, equipment maintenance, and assisting in project management. Assignments may require extended periods working and residing in primitive field conditions and operating 4WD vehicles. The anticipated project timeline is 37 weeks. The candidate will have knowledge of wildlife and basic wildlife management techniques; proper operation, maintenance and basic repair of field equipment and vehicles; and problem solving techniques. The preferred candidate will be skilled in applying basic wildlife field work techniques, including knowledge of species identification and habitat requirements. The ideal candidate will be able to apply more advanced policies, procedures, and techniques; conduct professional data collection and analysis; prepare basic reports; and communicate professionally in speech and in writing. The candidate will have the ability to interact with the public; work alone and as part as a team; work outdoors in primitive field conditions; and hike, backpack, or camp overnight for extended periods of time. Preferred candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a wildlife science or a related field from an accredited college or university; OR two years of equivalent field experience.
Link to all positions (search ‘Game and Fish’ in Agency field): https://azstatejobs.azdoa.gov/