Wildlife Technician

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

3d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Research Branch is recruiting for a regular full-time Wildlife Technician position based in Phoenix, Arizona. The technician works under the direction of a Wildlife Specialist and the Terrestrial Research Program Manager to organize, coordinate, and conduct wildlife research in field, office, or laboratory settings. Core work includes field data collection and entry, assisting with data analysis, and helping prepare technical reports and peer-reviewed publications. Studies may involve wildlife survey methods, harvest analysis, habitat evaluations, special studies, or environmental inventories. Assignments may take place statewide or regionally, including in remote locations for extended overnight periods. The position is non-supervisory and participates in Arizona Management System activities. It operates specialized wildlife-work equipment, may involve long-distance driving, and requires in-state and out-of-state travel, including overnight, multi-day field trips. Night, weekend, and holiday work may occasionally be required. Fieldwork may include camping in primitive conditions for up to eight continuous days.

Requirements

Knowledge of the Southwest, wildlife ecology, scientific methods, wildlife research and management techniques, and data-collection methods.
Knowledge of technical scientific writing and the proper operation, maintenance, and basic repair of field equipment and vehicles, including four-wheel-drive vehicles and ATVs.
Knowledge and experience with wildlife field research techniques, including terrestrial and aquatic field investigations, species identification, habitat requirements, and flora and fauna and their ecological support systems.
Skill in collecting and entering field data and assisting with technical reports and scientific manuscripts.
Ability to use office equipment and perform manual labor and office-related duties.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work in remote locations for extended periods where overnight camping is required.
Possess and retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment.
Successfully complete a post-offer medical/physical examination, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in wildlife science or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, with six months of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct field surveys for large mammals, small mammals, herpetofauna, and avian species, as well as vegetation and camera-trap surveys.
Trap, mark, and track wildlife using aerial and/or ground telemetry techniques when assigned.
Collect field data, enter data, and assist with analysis using statistical and spatial software.
Assist with preparation of technical reports and scientific manuscripts.
Work in remote locations and camp in primitive conditions for up to eight continuous days.
Handle logistics for camps and fieldwork and maintain field equipment.
Operate four-wheel-drive vehicles and ATVs in rough terrain.
Use personal computers, statistical software, and geographic information systems to enter and manage data.
Participate in continuing education and Arizona Management System activities, and perform other duties as assigned.