AZGFD Wildlife Technician

OPENING DATE: 12/12/2016

CLOSING DATE: 12/19/2016

DEPARTMENT: Arizona Game and Fish Dept.

JOB TYPE: Full-time

SALARY: $27,110 – $32,000 / Per Year

POSITION OVERVIEW:

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 in habitat, game, non-game, or fisheries. Primary duties will be conducting surveys for multiple species of wildlife in Arizona, maintaining databases, and generating basic reports and maps. Additional duties may 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 a variety of vehicles. The candidate may serve as crew lead for interns, volunteers and/or others, and will perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

The preferred candidate 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.

Employment is contingent upon completion of a post-offer medical/physical examination and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.

Position requires possession of and the ability to retain a current, valid driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.).

To apply visit: https://azstatejobs.azdoa.gov/