Endangered Species Coordinator

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

8d•$65,968 - $120,352•Hybrid

About The Position

The Endangered Species Coordinator provides strategic, operational, and program implementation support for the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s management of threatened, endangered, and sensitive species. The role coordinates state, regional, national, and international policy, procedures, and species recovery actions. It also advises Department executive staff and the Commission on the Mexican Wolf Program and supports coordination on policy, stakeholders, and multi-agency partnerships. The Coordinator leads internal and external coordination of Department activities under sections 4, 6, 7, and 10 of the Endangered Species Act, and trains, coaches, and mentors employees on the Act and relevant jurisdictional authorities. The position is based at AZGFD headquarters in Phoenix and may allow remote work within Arizona, subject to business needs and continued performance. Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in wildlife science or a closely related field.
At least 4 years of prior experience in program management and supervision.
Knowledge of the Department’s mission, goals, and objectives; Title 17; Mexican Wolf Program operations and objectives; federal law concerning threatened and endangered species; Department policies and procedures; strategic and operational planning; wildlife management principles; and public policy and federal laws and policies concerning natural resource management.
Skill in mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution; active listening; verbal and written communication; interpersonal relations; project management; creative problem solving; clear presentations; leadership; and team building.
Ability to communicate ideas clearly and succinctly, work under high pressure and in critical situations, collaborate effectively with Department staff, constituents, and partner agencies, work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and characteristics, and think strategically for long-term species benefits.
Possess and maintain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and/or Endangered Species Act or NEPA certification is or will be required.
Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in wildlife science or a closely related field.
Diverse experience in wildlife management across multiple species.
Experience with the Endangered Species Act, federal policies and procedures, budgets and grants, and multifunctional programs.
Advanced leadership training.

Responsibilities

Provide support and consultation to the Wildlife Management Division Assistant Director regarding AZGFD management of threatened and endangered species and coordination with federal agencies and stakeholders.
Coordinate implementation of Arizona’s Endangered Species Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Provide program-level direction on strategies and tools for management plans, agreements, and other actions supporting AZGFD’s role in endangered-species management and recovery.
Provide guidance and program support for considerations and actions related to threatened- and endangered-species management and recovery.
Coach and mentor AZGFD employees in practices for aquatic and terrestrial programs implementing recovery actions for threatened and endangered species.
Participate in multi-agency meetings and represent AZGFD at state, regional, national, and international meetings.
Present information to AZGFD executive staff, employees, the Commission, and stakeholders.
Draft policies, procedures, rules, regulations, white papers, and related materials.
Coordinate internally and externally on AZGFD activities and roles under sections 4, 6, 7, and 10 of the Endangered Species Act.
Travel occasionally within and outside Arizona.
Perform other duties as assigned.