[Srm] Fw: Range/Wildlife Position - Tucson AZ Game & Fish

[Larry Howery]

Note: Impending Closing Date is 5/13/13

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From: "Kennedy, Linda" <LKENNEDY at audubon.org>
To: "lhowery at ag.arizona.edu" <lhowery at ag.arizona.edu> 
Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 3:43 PM
Subject: FW: Range/Wildlife Position - Tucson AZ Game & Fish 
 


 
Hi Larry,
 
It was nice seeing you last weekend!
 
Here’s a position for one of your graduates.
 
Take care,  Linda
 
 
Linda Kennedy, Ph.D., Director
Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch
National Audubon Society
366 Research Ranch Road
Elgin, AZ  85611
520 455 5522
 
 
 
From:John Windes [mailto:JWindes at azgfd.gov] 
Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 2:12 PM
To: John Windes
Subject: Range/Wildlife Position - Tucson AZ Game & Fish 
 
Hello, 
 
Please HELP me get the word out that the Arizona Game and Fish Department expects to hire a TUCSON BASED “NRCS Partner Biologist”.  However, due to internal process constraints, approval to advertise for a Tucson position hasn’t yet been granted BUT WE MAY HIRE OFF THE CURRENT PHOENIX-BASED HIRING LIST due to time constraints!!  This position closes MAY 13TH!
 
I know it’s crazy but the bottom line is that this is a great opportunity for someone with a RANGE/WILDLIFE BACKGROUND to work with ranches all over southeast Arizona to improve wildlife habitat.  I’ve copied and pasted the job announcement from the State Jobs website along with a link to it below.  Please forward this email far and wide and encourage folks with Range experience to apply.  The job announcement says a bachelor’s degree in “Wildlife Science or closely related field” but I’m assured that people with degrees in Range Management will be considered.  Nevertheless I advise anyone applying to contact me so I can ensure that they aren’t cut from the list because they don’t have a wildlife degree.  The ideal candidate will have previous experience working for NRCS on Coordinated Resource Management Plans and have knowledge of both Range and Wildlife.
 
Thanks!
 
John Windes
Wildlife Habitat Program Manager
Arizona Game & Fish Department
Tucson Regional Office
555 N. Greasewood
Tucson, AZ 85745
(ph)  520-388-4442
(fax) 520-628-5080
 
 
 
http://www.hr.az.gov/AZStateJobs/AZ_jobSrch.asp
 
 
ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT  
 
Managing today for Wildlife tomorrow
 
www.azgfd.gov
 
WILDLIFE SPECIALIST II
 
“Regional Landowner Incentive Specialist”
 
SPECIAL SERVICES DIVISION / DEVELOPMENT BRANCH / “PHOENIX BASED” 
 
(TUCSON MAY HIRE FROM THE PHOENIX BASED HIRING LIST –IF INTERSTED I TUCSON PLEASE APPLY FOR PHOENIX!)
 
FLSA – EXEMPT
 
SALARY GRADE 20 ($36,814-$62,692)
 
ANNOUNCEMENT#2113/CLOSE DATE: 05/13/2013
 
AGENCY INFORMATION
 
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.  For more information, please visit our website at www.azgfd.gov.  
 
JOB INFORMATION
 
This is a cost-shared position between the Department and the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS).  Plans, organizes, monitors, and implements activities associated with the statewide Landowner Relations Program (LRP) at a regional level.  Works with landowners and ranchers to foster strong relationships, and incorporate wildlife concerns into the planning and implementation of ranch operations.  Works collaboratively with local NRCS district offices to provide wildlife expertise for staff and landowners working with NRCS.  Negotiates projects and agreements with private landowners to enhance and conserve sensitive wildlife habitat and special status species on private lands. Works with private landowners and land management agencies to resolve issues, concerns and problems with wildlife habitat or recreational access. Executes and implements all types of agreements with private landowners and land management agencies associated with the
 Landowner Relations Program, including Heritage Access, IIPAM Habitat Stewardship, Heritage Grant-In-Aid, RESPECT, Big Game Stewardship, and the Adopt-A-Ranch programs etc. In addition, works closely with NRCS staff and landowners to promote Farm Bill programs such as Conservations Planning for Wildlife, Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program, Environmental Quality Incentive Program, and others.  Provides staff support in developing required documentation for project compliance (NEPA, ESA etc.).  Conducts wildlife and wildlife habitat surveys of public and private lands to determine opportunities for wildlife habitat improvements and mitigating recreational access issues.  Uses technical equipment such as GPS, computers, etc.  Attends private landowner and land management agency meetings on behalf of the Department and the Landowner Relations Program.   Presents programs to landowners, technical meetings and public information opportunities. 
 Supervises volunteer personnel on an as-needed basis. Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed.  Position will travel 5-8 nights per month, on average as necessary. 
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 
The candidate will have knowledge of wildlife species and their habitat requirements, and have the ability to effectively coordinate, cooperate, and communicate with private landowners and agencies as an advocate for conservation and enhancement of wildlife habitat and wildlife populations.  Knowledge of Farm Bill programs and NRCS organization is desirable.  Knowledge of computer programs such as Word, Outlook, Excel and GIS (ARCGIS) is desirable.  A bachelor’s degree in a wildlife science or 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 may substitute for one year of the required experience. 
 
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
 
Employment is contingent upon completion of a post-offer medical/physical examination and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions. 
 
 
 
Position requires possession of or 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.)
 
BENEFITS
 
The State of Arizona offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package including:
 
 
 
* 13 days 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
 
 
 
For more details on the benefits available to State of Arizona employees, including wait periods and cost of plans, please visit www.benefitoptions.az.gov.  
 
 
 
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is an equal opportunity, reasonable accommodations employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  If you need to request an accommodation in the employment process or would like to receive 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.  We stand in support of equality for and advancement of all people based on their qualifications and actions alone without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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