Big Game Management Program Supervisor

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Big Game Management Program Supervisor serves as the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s statewide program manager for the Big Game Program. The position develops short- and long-term goals, objectives, and program priorities for ten big game species and for predatory and fur-bearing mammals. It is based in Phoenix and may allow remote work within Arizona depending on department business needs and continued performance. The role oversees an annual department budget of more than $2 million and seeks partner grants and donations to support big game management efforts. The supervisor also directs staff, advises the Commission, serves as the Department’s primary public liaison on relevant wildlife issues, and collaborates with partners and the public. The position is in the Wildlife Management Division, Terrestrial Branch, and is classified as FLSA-exempt, Grade 24. The salary range is $56,098–$100,989. The position requires a bachelor’s or advanced degree in fisheries and/or wildlife sciences or a closely related field, plus three years of professional experience in fisheries and/or wildlife research or management. A current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment is required. Employment is contingent on completing a post-offer medical/physical examination, subject to reasonable accommodation, and successful completion of E-Verify requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in fisheries and/or wildlife sciences or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
Three years of professional experience in fisheries and/or wildlife research or management.
Possess and retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment.
Knowledge of Arizona big game, predatory and fur-bearing wildlife, associated habitats, southwest ecosystems, wildlife biology, and wildlife management and conservation principles.
Knowledge of administration, training, project planning, communications, budgeting, interpersonal relations, state and federal wildlife laws and regulations, policies and procedures, and Commission and Department administrative procedures.
Knowledge of computer operations, including data entry, word processing, databases, and spreadsheets; procurement policy; cooperative agreements; and program-fund management.
Skills in project management, budget tracking, database use and development, written and verbal communication, biological-data interpretation, ecological and statistical evaluation, coordination, organization, and leadership.
Outreach, negotiation, and grant-writing skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal instruction while staying informed about agency concerns and positions; set priorities; work with diverse customers and perspectives; build external partnerships; lead and motivate a team; and adapt to changing priorities and assignments.
Ability to gather and use scientific and gray literature and internal and external expertise; negotiate agreements and contracts; assess wildlife benefits of project proposals; and maintain strong relationships with wildlife conservation agencies.
Complete a post-offer medical/physical examination, with reasonable accommodation for any restrictions, and successfully complete E-Verify requirements.

Responsibilities

Develop hunt guidelines, hunt recommendations, harvest schedules, translocation projects, and species management plans.
Oversee a Department budget of more than $2 million annually and secure partner grants and donations for big game management efforts.
Develop and review budget requests, annual work plans, performance reports, project proposals, and other Big Game Program administrative materials.
Supervise the Game Data Manager, Predator-Furbearer/Large Carnivore, and Wildlife Science Coordinator positions; provide leadership to Regional Terrestrial Program Manager and Specialist positions.
Set Big Game Program priorities, conduct performance evaluations for direct reports, and establish goals and objectives aligned with strategic and operational plans.
Present Hunt Guidelines and annual Hunt Recommendations to the Commission.
Serve as the Department’s primary public liaison for big game, predator, and fur-bearing mammals, and vet big game management priorities.
Collaborate with sportsmen’s groups, conservation NGOs, and the public.
Serve as technical staff for several national and regional wildlife committees.
Participate in Rule Review/Rulemaking teams and other Department teams as appropriate.
Participate in and sometimes present at public and professional meetings.