Sport Fish Research Technician

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Under the direction of the Aquatic Research Program Manager, the Sport Fish Research Technician will be responsible for providing support and assistance to project biologists in the collection of biotic and abiotic data for sport fish related research projects.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic fish capture techniques.
• Knowledge of basic biology (particularly sport fishes).
• Knowledge of scientific method and analytical thought.
• Knowledge of professional standard data collection and analysis.
• Knowledge of statistics.
• Knowledge of basic report preparation methods.
• Skill in handling, tagging and measurement of various aquatic wildlife.
• Skill in navigation in remote wilderness settings.
• Skill in use of various field equipment including proper operation, maintenance and basic repair.
• Skill in basic first aid and survival techniques.
• Ability to work irregular hours, including weekends, in remote locations for extended time in areas where primitive camping may be required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license.
• Must complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks.
• Must maintain acceptable driving records.
• Must complete all required driver training.
• Must maintain the statutorily required liability insurance if operating a personally owned vehicle on state business.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with aquatic field investigation.
• Knowledge of species identification and habitat requirements.
• Skill in preparing and writing technical reports.
• Ability to apply field data compilation, tabulation and analysis techniques.
• Bachelor’s degree in wildlife science or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Conducts field fisheries surveys following standardized protocols (e.g. electrofishing, use of net capture techniques, radio telemetry surveys, creel surveys, and other standard techniques to sample aquatic ecosystems).
• Assists with conducting controlled laboratory experiments related to research projects.
• Compiles, enters, and quality checks biological and physical data, and may assist with analysis.
• May serve as a daily field lead to interns or volunteers under guidance of the biologist supervisor.
• May assist with the collection of field data and general project implementation, including assessing manpower, equipment and project needs.
• May assist with literature review, logistics, study plan development, and report writing as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level