GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT

SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION / DEVELOPMENT BRANCH / PHOENIX, ARIZONA BASED
5000 W. Carefree Hwy. Phoenix, AZ 85086

Salary: $19.00 - $22.00/HR 

Grade: 17

Closing Date: 1/13/2026

WILDLIFE HABITAT CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN
SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION / DEVELOPMENT BRANCH / PHOENIX, ARIZONA BASED
FLSA – NON-EXEMPT / SALARY GRADE 17 / HIRING HOURLY RANGE $19.00 - $22.00/HR


The Wildlife Habitat Construction Technician will be responsible for the physical construction and maintenance of projects aimed at enhancing, protecting, and creating wildlife habitats, as well as structures used by Department staff and the public. This includes working on wildlife areas, livestock fences, shooting ranges, water developments, access roads, administrative buildings, earthen dams, and fish hatcheries across Arizona.

• Construct, maintain and repair habitat development projects per Department policies, procedures and standards, and OSHA construction safety standards.

• Load and unload project materials and personnel from trucks and helicopters, strictly adhering to all related Department and OSHA safety policies and standards.

• Operation of off-highway vehicles (OHV), four-wheel drive 3/4 ton, 1 and 1.5 ton utility trucks, heavy duty water trucks and skid steer loaders.

• Operation and maintenance of a large variety of Department hand tools, power tools, welders and other construction equipment, camp gear and work areas.

• Completion of required Department electronic records and paperwork.

• Transportation of construction materials and other supplies.

• Attend and participate in Department training opportunities and meetings.

• Provide quality customer outreach and supervision in the field when applicable.

• May support the Navigational Aids or Heavy Equipment Programs, which requires knowledge of navigational aids, boating facilities, docks, and safe heavy equipment operation.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

The candidate will have knowledge of wildlife and wildlife habitats; construction and maintenance of habitat enhancements and developments; construction trades (carpentry, plumbing, working with cement, welding, painting); basic survey equipment, levels, string line, power tools, generators and welders; handling and applying of hazardous materials associated with fiber glassing, PVC plumbing and other industrial water-proofing materials; transport personnel, volunteers and materials via aircraft; helicopters; two-way radio communications; map reading; global positioning system devices; first aid; vehicle operations including OHVs, four-wheel drive trucks, 1 and 1.5 ton crew trucks and heavy duty water trucks; laws and rules pertaining to operating vehicles requiring a Commercial Drivers License; safe boating and navigational practices.

The candidate will be skilled in fence building; use of pneumatic devices such as jack hammers, rock drills and post pounders; operation of power tools such as chain saws, gas-powered cutting saws and cement mixers; plumbing; welding; concrete skills including forming, reinforcing, mixing and pouring; masonry; fiber glassing; transporting materials over long distances on rough and remote roads; communication skills; team building; boat handling and buoy removal; safely operating and working around Heavy Equipment as needed.

The candidate will have the ability to camp in extremely remote areas for extended periods of time; learn and follow directions.

Position requires OSHA 10/30 certification, Forklift/Telehandler certification and First Aid CPR certification (must obtain within 6 months of hire).

Employment is also contingent upon completion of a post-offer medical/physical examination and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.

Position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid State of Arizona Driver’s License appropriate to the assignment; Class A CDL with tanker endorsements (must obtain within 6 months of hire).

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).

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package including:

* 13 days’ of vacation
* 12 sick days
* 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

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Nicole Baker at nbaker@azgfd.gov for assistance.