Research Biologist

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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.

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.

Address: 5000 West Carefree Highway, Phoenix, Arizona 85086

• Hiring Salary Range: $65,000 - $90,000
• Grade: 24
• Closing Date: 12/28/2025

Wildlife Specialist Supervisor Statewide – “Research Biologist” – WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT DIVISION / WL CONTRACTS BRANCH / PHOENIX, AZ BASED. FLSA‑Exempt / GRADE 24 / HIRING SALARY RANGE $65,000 - $90,000. REQUISITION #537633. The position plans, organizes, analyzes, conducts and coordinates professional fish and wildlife management activities in the office, field or laboratory. Develops and uses best practices in managing the state's fish and wildlife populations and their habitats.

Oversees work, programs and projects related to areas of expertise and focal species. Provides consultation, technical advice and makes public presentations.

• Under Branch Chief oversight, manages Branch budgets, project invoicing, project initiation and tracking, equipment purchase and inventory, management of the WMWC motor pool, annual reporting requirements, and manages other fiscally related issues for the entire Branch. Prepares wildlife related contract project reports.
• Provides statewide support and guidance for subject matters.
• Supervises and provides guidance to the Branch's Program and Projects Specialists (2) involving managing administrative logistics for Branch's statewide workforce. Supervises and provides project management guidance to Wildlife Specialists, temporary staff, and interns on program and contract projects throughout the year.
• Plans, organizes, analyzes, conducts and coordinates advanced wildlife research and habitat restoration projects.
• Attends both internal and external client meetings, in and out‑of‑state regarding ongoing or proposed research projects and other projects in response to client needs.
• Attends conferences and symposiums to network with peers and potential clients, and at times presents research findings to peer groups.
• Participates in and sometimes presents at public and professional meetings.

The candidate will have knowledge of fish and wildlife management and advanced wildlife science techniques. Understanding of job related federal, state and agency rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to apply scientific data collection procedures and report writing techniques. Knowledge of State and Department fiscal and budget processes, requirements and laws. Knowledge of cultural guidelines and…