Endangered Species Coordinator

Game and Fish Department; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Game and Fish Department seeks an Endangered Species Coordinator to lead strategic and operational efforts for threatened and endangered species in Arizona. The role coordinates multisite activities on policy, procedures and program implementation, including the Mexican Wolf Program and ESA compliance.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of the Wildlife Management Division, the position emphasizes training, mentoring staff, and ensuring robust wildlife management principles across state,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in wildlife science or closely related field with at least 4 years of program management and supervision experience.
• Knowledge of federal law pertaining to threatened and endangered species and the Endangered Species Act.
• Strong skills in mediation, negotiation, conflict resolution, and written and verbal communication.
• Experience with strategic and operational planning and wildlife management principles.
• Valid state-issued driver's license.
• PMP Certification and/or Endangered Species Act or NEPA certification required or will be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, operational, and program implementation support for management of threatened, endangered, and sensitive species.
• Coordinate state, regional, national, and international activities on policy and procedures.
• Oversee the Mexican Wolf Program and lead implementation of the Endangered Species Act.
• Train and mentor department personnel.

Skills

Program management

Supervision

Mediation & negotiation

Conflict resolution

Written & verbal communication

Strategic & operational planning

Valid driver's license

PMP/ESA/NEPA certification

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in wildlife science

Job description

The Endangered Species Coordinator reports to the Assistant Director of the Wildlife Management Division and provides strategic, operational, and program implementation support for Arizona Game and Fish Department management of threatened, endangered, and sensitive species. The role coordinates state, regional, national, and international activities on policy and procedures, oversees the Mexican Wolf Program, and leads implementation of the Endangered Species Act. The position includes training and mentoring department personnel and may allow remote work within Arizona.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in wildlife science or closely related field with at least 4 years of program management and supervision experience
• Knowledge of federal law pertaining to threatened and endangered species and the Endangered Species Act
• Strong skills in mediation, negotiation, conflict resolution, and written and verbal communication
• Experience with strategic and operational planning and wildlife management principles
• Valid state-issued driver's license
• PMP Certification and/or Endangered Species Act or NEPA certification required or will be required