Wildlife Area Construction Technician

Arizona Department of Administration•Springerville, AZ

3d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about habitat restoration, land stewardship, and the hands-on work that keeps Arizona’s wild places thriving? The Arizona Game and Fish Department is seeking a dedicated Wildlife Area Construction Technician to help manage and enhance the vital resources of Region I in Northeastern Arizona. In this dynamic and rewarding role, you will be the boots-on-the-ground force behind the conservation of our state’s diverse landscapes. You will support the Wildlife Area Manager in maintaining the infrastructure and habitats that over 800 species call home. From operating machinery to managing irrigation systems and wildlife food crops, your work ensures that Arizona’s wildlife areas remain productive for nature and accessible for outdoor recreation.

Requirements

The ideal candidate must be physically resilient, capable of lifting over 75 pounds and hiking through Arizona’s geographic and weather extremes. You should be comfortable working irregular hours—including weekends and holidays—and be willing to camp in remote locations to get the job done.
The candidate will have knowledge of/in: safe and effective use of tools and equipment to be used in outdoor construction; operation and minor maintenance of automotive equipment (ATV) and heavy equipment; techniques used in the construction of wildlife habitats; farming techniques; basic record keeping, time and travel reporting, and expenditure procedures.
The candidate will be skilled in operating and maintaining farming/ranching equipment/machinery; plumbing, cement pouring and finishing, fence building and maintenance and rough carpentry.
The candidate will have the ability to perform a variety of construction, maintenance and operational needs at the wildlife areas; apply mathematics to compute job layout; hike, backpack, and lift/carry over 75 pounds for extended periods over rough terrain; camp and survive in isolated areas in Arizona’s geographic and weather extremes; potentially work irregular hours including weekends and holidays.
Employment is contingent upon completion of a post-offer medical/physical examination and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
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 nor 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 State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

The preferred candidate will have a high school diploma. Our work environment offers training opportunities and encourages career development.

Responsibilities

Restore and Maintain Habitats: Provides assistance in habitat management, monitoring, and improvement projects.
Manage Infrastructure: Assist in the operation and maintenance of buildings, fences, dams, dikes, and irrigation systems across Department-owned properties.
Master the Machinery: Operate and maintain a variety of equipment, including farm tractors, heavy machinery, ATVs, and small engines.
Build the Future: Perform essential construction tasks including rough carpentry, cement pouring, and plumbing to improve public-use facilities.
Engage the Community: Act as a face of the Department by interacting with hunters, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts, sharing knowledge of the area’s natural history.
Navigate the Wild: Work across rough terrain and in isolated areas, ensuring the safety and functionality of roads and backcountry facilities.
Conducts day to day operations and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and resources on assigned wildlife areas; completes project records; plants and maintains wildlife food crops and habitat features; recommends and implements corrective actions as necessary.
Maintains equipment according to prescribed schedules; Maintains roads, fences, water deliver systems, etc. in a good working order; Maintains shop and other out-buildings in clean working order suitable for project functions and activities;
Prepares some project records and documents such as, equipment maintenance records, supply inventories, and miscellaneous communications and reports. May occasionally conduct procurement and purchasing activities. Completes standard departmental administrative paperwork such as payroll documents.
Provides assistance in labor and material to other work units and projects as necessary and available. Cooperates with other Regional and Departmental work efforts to integrate the achievement of goals and objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.