Pronghorn Recovery Project Lead — Field & Science

Game and Fish Department; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sonoran Pronghorn Recovery Project Lead directs the statewide recovery effort for the federally endangered Sonoran pronghorn in southwestern Arizona, coordinating two captive breeding programs, reintroductions, and field operations across desert terrain.

This role supervises wildlife specialists and technicians, collaborates with state, federal, and international partners, and bridges field research with recovery strategy through data-driven decisions in the Arizona Game and Fish

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management or closely related field.
• Three or more years as a Wildlife Specialist or in wildlife research/management.
• Advanced GIS skills for habitat mapping and spatial databases.
• Experience managing captive breeding programs and animal translocations.
• Ability to work in remote, primitive field conditions and fly fixed-wing aerial surveys.
• Strong leadership and supervisory experience with diverse teams in high-stakes environments.

Responsibilities

• Direct statewide recovery efforts for a federally endangered subspecies in southwestern Arizona.
• Manage two captive breeding programs, reintroductions, and field operations.
• Supervise wildlife specialists and technicians; coordinate with state, federal, and international partners.
• Bridge field research and recovery strategy with data-driven decisions within the Field Operations Division in Yuma.

Skills

Leadership and supervision

GIS for habitat mapping and spatial in

Education

Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management

Tools

GIS software

Job description

The Sonoran Pronghorn Recovery Project Lead directs the statewide recovery effort for the federally endangered Sonoran pronghorn in southwestern Arizona, coordinating two captive breeding programs, reintroductions, and field operations across desert terrain.

This role supervises wildlife specialists and technicians, collaborates with state, federal, and international partners, and bridges field research with recovery strategy through data-driven decisions in the Arizona Game and Fish