Habitat Program Manager

GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT

Join the only state agency in Arizona responsible for conserving and protecting more than 800 wildlife species. Be part of a passionate group of people who want to make a positive impact on outdoor recreation in Arizona by managing resources for safe, compatible opportunities for current and future generations. From fishing, boating and off‑highway vehicle use to shooting sports, hunting and wildlife watching, Arizona Game and Fish supports it all.

Our biologists use the best available science in their management actions, and our wildlife managers are on the ground in your communities making a difference every day. Opportunities abound beyond the field at AZGFD, so check us out and see what we’re all about! Consider joining our workforce today. AZGFD celebrates the diversity of Arizona's people, landscapes and of course, wildlife.

However you choose to enjoy Arizona’s wildlife and wild places, the outdoors is open for all.

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.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is an Equal Employment Opportunity agency.

FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION / REGION 3 / KINGMAN, ARIZONA BASED
5325 N. Stockton Hill Rd. Kingman, Arizona

Salary: $60,000 - $75,000
Grade: 23
Closing Date: 3/17/2026
1st Resume Review on 3/4/2026

WILDLIFE SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR - REGIONAL
“Habitat Program Manager”
FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION / REGION 3 / KINGMAN, ARIZONA BASED
FLSA-Exempt / GRADE 23 / SALARY RANGE $60,000 - $75,000
Protecting Arizona’s Wildlife Through Science, Leadership, and Compliance
Are you a wildlife professional driven by science‑based management,
regulatory integrity
, and conservation outcomes that stand the test of time? Join our team as a Habitat Program Manager
, where your leadership will directly shape Arizona’s wildlife programs while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, sound fiscal management, and responsible stewardship of public trust resources.
This role blends strategic program leadership
, field‑based science, and regulatory oversight, offering a unique opportunity to guide complex wildlife research and management programs that balance ecological needs
, public interests, and legal requirements.
The Habitat Program Manager provides scientific, technical, and regulatory oversight for wildlife and habitat projects. This position supervises professional staff engaged in complex field and office work and ensures programs are conducted in compliance with federal, state, and agency laws, policies, and procedures. The role emphasizes data integrity
, defensible management decisions, and accountability in the use of public resources.

• Ensure all activities comply with federal, state, and agency rules, regulations, and policies, including permitting, reporting, and data integrity requirements. Write responses to project proponents with wildlife and habitat guidance.
• Develop, implement, and oversee wildlife study plans, management guidelines, and program priorities aligned with agency goals and conservation mandates while emphasizing appropriate permitting and habitat guidance.
• Provide expert scientific and regulatory guidance to agency leadership, including recommendations for strategic direction and programmatic improvements. Also provide guidance to project proponents and partners in meetings.

• Oversee program‑related administrative functions, including budgets, fiscal tracking, procurement, reporting, and contracts.
• Review, edit, and approve technical reports, survey data, and publications to ensure accuracy, scientific rigor, and regulatory…