WILDLIFE SPECIALIST STATEWIDE SUPERVISOR "Land and Water Program Supervisor" WIDLIFE MANAGEMENT DIV / HABITAT / PHOENIX BASED SALARY GRADE 23 ($46,932- $84,157) REQUISITION # 27938 / CLOSING DATE: 02/10/2017
The mission of the Arizona Game & Fish Department is to conserve Arizona's diverse wildlife resources and manage for safe, compatible outdoor recreation opportunities for current and future generations. It is our vision to be the national conservation leader supporting the continuation of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and Arizona's most trusted, respected and credible source for wildlife conservation products, services and information. Description of Duties: Under the direction of the Habitat Branch Chief, the Program Supervisor will oversee the Department's Land and Water Program in the acquisition and disposal of Commission owned and managed properties and water rights. This position will manage a staff of three and be responsible for evaluating proposed land use activities to ensure consistency with funding requirements, agreement terms and conditions, property management purposes, and all applicable federal and state laws. This position will also be responsible for annual budget expenditures for land acquisition and property enhancement projects as well as ensuring Department policies are in place to efficiently and successfully acquire, maintain, and protect wildlife habitat and real property capital assets. This position will supervise land and water right investigations and will develop and approve recommendations for property acquisitions, conservation easements, water right applications, and land development proposals. This position will ensure the program acquires and disposes of property in accordance with Commission direction, Department management strategies, federal and state laws, and funding source requirements. The Program Supervisor will develop and approve acquisition and management agreement documents and ensure compliance with the Voluntary In-Lieu of Taxes statute, including appropriately calculated payments. This position will also be responsible for coordinating with other Department work units and submitting all applicable reports in accordance with Department policy, agreements, and federal and state laws. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The candidate must have knowledge of/in: wildlife species and habitat requirements, principles and practices of fish and wildlife management, ecological/habitat relationships and environmental hazards, proposal preparation, and relevant federal and state laws, regulations and policies as well as Commission and Department positions and policies relative to land acquisition. The candidate must have knowledge of water rights, land use agreements, easements, and rights-of-ways with a working knowledge of project design/layout, surveys, appraisal language, and topographic maps. Candidates must possess the skills and abilities to prepare a variety of correspondence including official response letters from the Director and Commission. Candidates must have excellent communication skills both verbal and written, excellent management skills sufficient to resolve priority and work load conflicts and organizational skills in handling multiple assignments. Candidate must be proficient with standard computer software to manage and track program information via database systems. The candidate must have a bachelor's degree in a wildlife science or closely related field and four years of experience in wildlife research or management. A graduate degree may substitute for one year of the required experience. Position requires possession of and the ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.). All newly hired employees will be subject to the E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification program. Our work environment offers training opportunities and encourages career development. The State of Arizona offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package including: * 13 days of vacation * 12 sick days with accumulation benefits * 10 paid holidays * Participation in the nationally recognized Arizona State Retirement System * Superior health care options * Vision care, dental care, pharmacy benefits, and flexible spending account (options available) * Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance options are available * Many more benefit programs are available Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer TO APPLY CLICK AZSTATEJOBS.GOV<http://www.azstatejobs.gov/> CLICK SEARCH FOR JOBS, SELECT GAME AND FISH DEPT FROM AGENCY DROPDOWN Direct link: https://azstatejobs.azdoa.gov/ltmprod/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=1PP6 Brisa Daniel-Personnel Analyst III Arizona Game and Fish Department 5000 W. Carefree Highway Phoenix, AZ 85086 (P) 623-236-7323 (F) 623-236-7930 [email protected]
