Under the direction of the Aquatic Research Program Manager, the Sport Fish Research Technician will be responsible for providing support and assistance to project biologists in the collection of biotic and abiotic data for sport fish related research projects.
- Conducts field fisheries surveys following standardized protocols (e.g. electrofishing, use of net capture techniques, radio telemetry surveys, creel surveys, and other standard techniques to sample aquatic ecosystems).
- Assists with conducting controlled laboratory experiments related to research projects. Compiles, enters, and quality checks biological and physical data, and may assist with analysis. May serve as a daily field lead to interns or volunteers under guidance of the biologist supervisor.) May assist with the collection of field data and general project implementation, including assessing manpower, equipment and project needs.
- May assist with literature review, logistics, study plan development, and report writing as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
The candidate must have knowledge of basic fish capture techniques, basic biology (particularly sport fishes), scientific method and analytical thought, professional standard data collection and analysis, statistics, and basic report preparation methods. The candidate will have skill in handling, tagging and measurement of various aquatic wildlife, navigation in remote wilderness settings, use of various field equipment including proper operation, maintenance and basic repair, basic first aid and survival techniques. The candidate will have the ability to work irregular hours, including weekends, in remote locations for extended time in areas where primitive camping may be required. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing and be able to work alone or as part of a team.
The preferred candidate will have experience with aquatic field investigation and have knowledge of species identification and habitat requirements. The preferred candidate will have skill in preparing and writing technical reports and the ability to apply field data compilation, tabulation and analysis techniques.
The preferred candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in wildlife science or a closely related field.
Employment is contingent upon completion of a post-offer medical/physical examination and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked or suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
All newly hired employees will be subject to the E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification program.
The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Amy Lacy at alacy@azgfd.gov for assistance.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer
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