Arizona Game and Fish Job Announcement

Wildlife Specialist III
Amphibians and Reptiles Program Manager
Nongame and Endangered Wildife Program

Permanent Position
Pay Grade 20
Salary Range: 33,142 - 47,681
Location: Phoenix based

Closing Date:  September 18, 1998

Description of Duties: Plans, organizes, conducts, coordinates and analyzes complex management
and conservation field and laboratory studies; sets priorities and provides technical guidance for
complex research projects; develops recommendations and reports on specialized surveys, habitat
evaluations, environmental inventories and other special projects; develops budget requests and
maintains fiscal oversight for the program; supervises wildlife specialists and assistants.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor=s degree in a wildlife science or a closely related field from an
accredited college or university AND three years of professional experience in wildlife research or
wildlife management.  A graduate degree in a wildlife science or a closely related field from an
accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Preferences: The preferred applicant should be skilled in habitat and wildlife field investigations,
management and conservation techniques, and species identification and habitat requirements,
especially for amphibians and reptiles, but in general for all Arizona wildlife, plants and habitats;
scientific data collection procedures, basic statistical analysis techniques, evaluation and
interpretation of data, and computerized and manual information management systems; excellent
verbal and written communications, public relations techniques, problem-solving and promoting
positive interpersonal relationships within and outside the work group; project planning,
organization and execution and time management, and supervision and leadership; and game and
fish environmental laws, regulations, policies and procedures; and topographic map interpretation
and use.

How to Apply: An application may be obtained by calling the Game and Fish Fax on Demand
Line at 602-530-2210 and requesting document #5000, or by calling the Application Line at
602-789-3321.  A completed application, a current resume and college transcripts (unofficial or
photocopies are accepted) should be sent by September 18, 1998, to the Arizona Game and Fish
Department, 2221 West Greenway Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85023, Attention: Veronica Jones,
Human Resources, Announcement #23-98 EDA.

For more information on the specific position, contact: Sandi Janisch, 602-789-3535 or e-mail
address sjanisch@gf.state.az.us

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is an equal opportunity, reasonable accommodation
employer.