Wildlife Habitat Programs Lead

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

Job summary

Arizona Game and Fish Department seeks a Habitat Program Manager to lead conservation programs, provide scientific and regulatory oversight, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and agency laws while safeguarding public resources.

This role blends field science with policy leadership and requires guiding habitat research and management initiatives, managing budgets, and collaborating with tribes, agencies, and the public.

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.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and agency rules, regulations, and procurement.
• Leadership, supervision, and staff development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead conservation programs with integrity and ensure compliance with rules and policies.
• Oversee budgets, fiscal tracking, procurement, reporting and contracts.
• Supervise wildlife staff and mentor regional teams.
• Represent the agency with stakeholders and the public.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory oversight

Data integrity

Communication

Education

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

Job description

Arizona Game and Fish Department seeks a Habitat Program Manager to lead conservation programs, provide scientific and regulatory oversight, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and agency laws while safeguarding public resources.

This role blends field science with policy leadership and requires guiding habitat research and management initiatives, managing budgets, and collaborating with tribes, agencies, and the public.