| Location | Phoenix, AZ |
Arizona Game and Fish Department
Wildlife Center Coordinator
Join the only state agency in Arizona responsible for conserving and protecting more than 800 wildlife species. Be part of a passionate group of people who want to make a positive impact on outdoor recreation in Arizona by managing resources for safe, compatible opportunities for current and future generations. From fishing, boating and off-highway vehicle use to shooting sports, hunting and wildlife watching, Arizona Game and Fish supports it all. Our biologists use the best available science in their management actions, and our wildlife managers are on the ground in your communities making a difference every day. Opportunities abound beyond the field at AZGFD, so check us out and see what we're all about! Consider joining our workforce today. AZGFD celebrates the diversity of Arizona\s people, landscapes and of course, wildlife. However you choose to enjoy Arizona's wildlife and wild places, the outdoors is open for all.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department manages fish and wildlife in Arizona and under the authority of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, creates and implements scientific methods and regulations to effectively manage fish and wildlife habitat via conservation, enforcement, hunting, fishing, watercraft and off-highway vehicle recreation, and shooting sports. The Arizona Game and Fish Department dedicates itself to excellence, values its employees and supports a culture of stewardship, teamwork and partnerships.
The Wildlife Center Coordinator is primarily responsible for ensuring the appropriate training and husbandry for the Department\s captive wildlife collection. Supervises the training, handling, husbandry, equipment, and travel logistics for a collection of non releasable birds, mammals and reptiles used in educational programs. Daily live wildlife responsibilities include but are not limited to: diet preparation; feeding and watering; enclosure cleaning and minor repair; animal training and handling; scheduling veterinary visits; and providing behavioral enrichment.
Description of Duties:
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Ensures appropriate care of the Department\s captive wildlife collection, including but not limited to: diet preparation; feeding and watering: medical treatments, evaluations, and examinations; enclosure furnishings; handling and training; enclosure cleaning; scheduling veterinary visits; and behavioral enrichment.
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Recruits, trains, supervises, monitors, coaches and evaluates staff/interns (2-6) and volunteers (<15) to meet the needs of the animal care, education outreach programs. Train department staff and volunteers to handle animals for use in educational programs.
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Supervise the training, handling, husbandry, equipment, and traveling cages for a collection of non-releasable birds, mammals and reptiles.
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Responsible for knowing and abiding by proper handling, transportation, presentation, and interaction protocols for a diverse collection of animals in preparation for and during programs.
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Evaluate dietary requirements and effectively adjust diet and nutritional requirements in collaboration with the Curator.
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Develop, implement and supervise safe protocols for all aspects of care for the assigned animal collection including sanitation, health, nutrition, behavior, and behavioral enrichment.
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Collaborate with veterinary staff on the medical care of the animal collection. Maintain records on animal health, maintenance, and usage.
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Manage inventory and purchase goods and services staying within State procurement guidelines.
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Maintain assigned equipment such as vehicles, computers, and structures. Supervise external vendors completing on site maintenance.
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Serve as on site safety and emergency staff for potential evacuation of the animal collection.
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Provide media interviews, including print, radio, television and social media. Deliver quality wildlife education outreach presentations to audiences, both in person and virtually.
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Operate within an established annual budget.
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Participate in the development of annual work plans, collection planning, metric development and provide updates for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The candidate must have knowledge of animal operant conditioning, positive reinforcement, training, public outreach presentations, behavioral enrichment, and captive animal husbandry; delivery of educational programs; supervision; State and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to wildlife; budget and time management. The candidate will have skills in training staff on the proper handling and presentation techniques forthe animal collection; enclosure design and modification; excellent verbal communication; delivering educational programs while handling live wildlife; budget management; basic first aid and CPR; conflict resolution; and writing. The candidate must have the ability to promote and represent the Department and Wildlife Center; develop, conduct, evaluate, and modify animal training programs; strong analytical and problem solving; produce detailed oriented work products and by required deadlines; and work independently for extended periods of time, with little or no supervision.
The preferred candidate will have five (5) years of experience managing and directing the care of a collection of live wildlife, handling live wildlife used in educational programs, and possess a bachelor's degree in Wildlife, Zoology, or related degree or higher learning pertaining to exotic animal care in captivity, biology, zoology, conservation biology, or similar.
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
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is an Equal Employment Opportunity agency.
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An equal opportunity, reasonable accommodations employer, the Arizona Game and Fish Department complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you need accommodation in the employment process or this document in an alternative format, please contact our office at (623) 236-7326 or TTY 1-800-367-8939, prior to the closing date of the job in which you are interested. The Arizona Game & Fish Department is responsible for managing Arizona's fish and wildlife resource as an enduring public trust. In addition, the Department is charged with promoting safe and responsible use of watercraft and off-highway vehicles. Funding is provided from the sale of licenses and permits; watercraft registration fees; federal excise taxes on firearms, fishing equipment, boats, and other sporting goods; State lottery revenues; donations on State income tax forms; and various contracts and grants. Department policy is set by the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, whose five members are appointed by the Governor. We stand in support of equality for and advancement of all people based on their qualifications and actions alone without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin, or disability.
Arizona Game and Fish Department
Phoenix, AZ
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