Fisheries Biologist 1 — Field Lead (Remote Options)

State of Arizona

Flagstaff (AZ)

Hybrid

USD 29,000 - 32,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Arizona Game and Fish Department in Flagstaff seeks a Fisheries Biologist 1 to support field monitoring and research on rivers and Grand Canyon regions. The role requires ability to live and work in remote areas for extended periods and to lead field crews on sampling trips.

Candidates should have a biology degree and experience with fish sampling, data entry, and analysis using Excel/Access. Remote work within Arizona may be available; benefits include comprehensive coverage and retirement

Qualifications

The candidate must hold a bachelor's degree in biology or closely related field.
Experience with field data collection and field safety in remote environments is required.
Strong data entry and analysis skills with standard software.

Responsibilities

FIELD WORK: conduct fish monitoring and lead training on sampling protocols; 60–100 field days per year.
DATA ENTRY: input monitoring results and maintain databases using Excel/Access/SQL.
MAINTENANCE: prepare field equipment and supplies for trips.
DATA ANALYSIS AND WRITING: summarize data and prepare reports and presentations.