Organization: Arizona Game and Fish Department
Location: Ajo, AZ
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.45–$19.23/hour

Position Overview

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is hiring a Sonoran Pronghorn Technician based out of Ajo, Arizona at the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge. This position supports conservation and recovery efforts for the federally endangered Sonoran pronghorn through captive breeding operations, habitat management, monitoring, and field surveys in remote desert environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in wildlife biology, desert ecology, endangered species recovery, and intensive field work in one of the most remote and rugged landscapes in Arizona. The position involves working under primitive field conditions, including extreme heat, remote camping, and variable schedules.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor Sonoran pronghorn at the captive breeding facility
Record animal behavior, recruitment, health, and mortality data
Maintain and repair fences, gates, waters, irrigation systems, and other infrastructure
Provide supplemental feed and water to captive and wild pronghorn populations
Monitor predators and assist with predator management strategies
Maintain camera traps and assist with telemetry and aerial surveys
Conduct field monitoring and support recovery efforts across southwestern Arizona

Working Conditions

Remote field work in extreme desert temperatures
Camping and working in isolated areas with limited or no cell service
Variable schedules including weekends, holidays, and nights
Frequent work in rugged terrain and primitive conditions

Qualifications

Interest or experience in wildlife biology, natural resources, or conservation
Ability to work independently in remote field settings
Experience with outdoor field work and equipment operation preferred
Strong communication, organizational, and data collection skills
Ability to safely work in harsh desert environments

How to Apply

Interested applicants should view the full posting here.