Aquatics Program Manager

DGS Office of External Affairs; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aquatics Program Manager leads the team responsible for managing Arizona's fish and aquatic wildlife resources across Region 4 in Yuma.

This supervisory role involves overseeing sportfish and native fish management, conducting aquatic research, coordinating habitat improvement efforts, and collaborating with communities and partner agencies to maintain healthy lakes, rivers, and streams for current and future generations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Science, Biology, Ecology, Fisheries, or similar field.
• 3+ years of hands-on wildlife or fisheries research and management experience.
• Proven ability to supervise, coach, mentor and lead professional staff.
• Strong communication and partnership-building skills.
• Experience with aquatic field activities such as fish surveys, habitat improvements, and creel data collection.
• Knowledge of federal and state wildlife laws and environmental compliance standards.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Partnerships

Fish surveys

Education

Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Science, Biology, Ecology, Fisheries, or similar field

Job description

The Aquatics Program Manager leads the team responsible for managing Arizona's fish and aquatic wildlife resources across Region 4 in Yuma. This supervisory role involves overseeing sportfish and native fish management, conducting aquatic research, coordinating habitat improvement efforts, and collaborating with communities and partner agencies to maintain healthy lakes, rivers, and streams for current and future generations.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Science, Biology, Ecology, Fisheries, or similar field
• At least 3 years of hands‑on experience in wildlife or fisheries research and management
• Proven ability to supervise, coach, mentor, and lead professional staff
• Strong communication and partnership-building skills
• Experience with aquatic field activities such as fish surveys, habitat improvements, and creel data collection
• Knowledge of federal and state wildlife laws and environmental compliance standards