Wildlife Specialist

GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT Delivering results that matter by providing best in class support services. 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. 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.

Wildlife Specialist 2 Job Location: 5000 West Carefree Highway, Phoenix, Arizona 85086. Hiring Salary Range: $48,400 - $55,000. Grade: 21. Closing Date: 01/19/2026.

WILDLIFE SPECIALIST 2 WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT DIVISION / WILDLIFE CONTRACTS BRANCH. TUCSON or PHOENIX, ARIZONA BASED. FLSA
- Exempt / SALARY GRADE 21 / HIRING SALARY RANGE $48,400 - $55,000. CLOSING DATE: 01/19/2026.

The Wildlife Specialist 2 will work under general supervision to plan, organize, conduct and coordinate professional wildlife projects in a field and office setting. This position performs wildlife and habitat data collection, data entry and analysis and executes technical surveys and/or evaluations, report writing and preparation of annual reports and summaries. Operates a variety of specialized equipment common to wildlife work and may be required to drive long distances.

This position requires in-state and out-of-state travel including overnight multiple-day field trips, and night, weekend, and holiday work will be occasionally required.

• Plan and execute day-to-day logistics of assigned projects.
• Conduct surveys and perform field work in relation to wildlife projects.
• Process, compile, summarize, analyze, and perform QA/QC for all project data into databases.
• Assist in generating quarterly updates and completing annual reports and summaries.
• Plan and assess manpower and equipment needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The candidate must have knowledge of habitat and wildlife field investigations; management and conservation and best practices; federal, state and agency laws, regulations, policies and procedures; scientific data collection procedures; statistical analysis; computerized manual information management and geographic information systems; grammar and writing techniques; topographic map, compass, GPS unit and app interpretation and use; species identification and habitat requirements (especially of bats);
Arizona wildlife, plants and habitats (especially of the Sonoran Desert).

The candidate must have skill in data gathering, standardized sampling techniques, verbal and written communications, customer service, public relations techniques, problem-solving, orientating, camping, hiking, off-road vehicle use.

The candidate must have the ability to develop effective communication and working relationships, negotiate, train and evaluate work products.

The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree or higher in fisheries and/or wildlife…