Terrestrial Wildlife Program Manager

DGS Office of External Affairs; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DGS Office of External Affairs seeks a Terrestrial Wildlife Program Manager in Mesa to lead a team of wildlife specialists across Arizona. You will drive strategic planning, oversee budgets and field operations, and analyze wildlife data while collaborating with state, federal, tribal, and private partners to advance wildlife management and outdoor recreation.

The role blends leadership with hands-on fieldwork in remote terrain and requires oversight of complex studies and programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management, Biology, Ecology, or closely related field.
• Three years professional experience in fisheries and/or wildlife research/management.
• 2-4 years experience developing, implementing, or overseeing wildlife study plans or management strategies.
• Experience supervising professional or technical staff.
• Experience with budget management and procurement.
• Current, valid state-issued driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of wildlife specialists in field and laboratory studies across Arizona's landscapes.
• Drive strategic planning, oversee budgets and operations.
• Analyze wildlife data and serve as subject matter expert on wildlife biology and conservation.
• Blend strategic leadership with hands-on fieldwork in remote terrain.
• Partner with state, federal, tribal, and private stakeholders to advance wildlife management and outdoor recreation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management, Biology, Ecology

Job description

As a Terrestrial Wildlife Program Manager based in Mesa, you will lead a team of wildlife specialists in complex field and laboratory studies across Arizona's diverse landscapes. You'll drive strategic planning, oversee budgets and operations, analyze wildlife data, and serve as a subject matter expert on wildlife biology and conservation. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on fieldwork in remote terrain, partnering with state, federal, tribal, and private stakeholders to advance wildlife management and outdoor recreation.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management, Biology, Ecology, or closely related field
• Three years professional experience in fisheries and/or wildlife research/management
• 2-4 years experience developing, implementing, or overseeing wildlife study plans or management strategies
• Experience supervising professional or technical staff
• Experience with budget management and procurement
• Current, valid state-issued driver's license