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GAME AND FISH DEPT

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


To conserve Arizona’s diverse wildlife resources and manage for safe, compatible outdoor recreation opportunities for current and future generations.


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.

PLANT AND HABITAT TECHNICIAN

Job Location:

Address: 3500 S. LAKE MARY RD, FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA 86001

Posting Details:

Hiring Salary Range: $34,221-$42,000

Grade: 18

Closing Date: 11/20/2023

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, duties will include performing a variety of technical and entry level professional wildlife work in support of biologists and project administrators conducting various field work, with emphasis on wildlife habitat and plant identification.

Job Duties:

Conducting cactus surveys, grassland plant surveys, vegetation community mapping, rare plant identification, invasive plant identification, leading botany field crew, collecting and summarizing survey data, data management, assisting in project implementation, coordinating with partners, report writing, and providing field support for various other projects as needed. In addition, duties will include assisting in performing standardized wildlife surveys for a variety of Arizona fauna (e.g., Yellow-billed Cuckoos, Southwestern Willow Flycatchers, etc.). Assignments will require extended periods (4-8 days) working and residing in primitive field conditions in the Arizona summer. Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

The candidate will have knowledge of wildlife science; Arizona plant identification; job-related federal, state, and agency regulations, policies, and procedures; and scientific data collection procedures. Skills include survey, capture, handling, and marking of wildlife. The candidate will be able to use a variety of field equipment (e.g. GPS units, tablets, Survey 123 app, cameras) and must be able to communicate effectively. The candidate will be able to conduct plant (primary) and animal (secondary) surveys during all times of the day and year, including hiking in midday summer desert conditions. The candidate will have the ability to interact with the public and apply public relations, work alone and as part of a team, and hike, backpack and/or camp overnight for extended periods of time in hot environments.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

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


If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked or suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).


All newly hired employees will be subject to the E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification program.

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

Contact Us:

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Amy Lacy at alacy@azgfd.gov for assistance.


The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Summer work, Training, Field, Unit, Outdoor, Work alone, Gangs, Night shift,

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