Law Enforcement Branch Office Manager

GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT

Delivering results that matter by providing best in class support services.

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 Arizona Game and Fish Department is an Equal Employment Opportunity agency.

Address: 5000 West Carefree Highway, Phoenix, Arizona 85086

Hiring hourly rate: $21.00 - $24.71

Grade: 19

Closing Date: 11/20/2025

Program Project Specialist 2 - FLSA Non-Exempt - Grade 19

This position will be responsible for administrative support of the Law Enforcement Branch (FOLE). Under general direction, this position will provide consultative services, technical guidance and administrative expertise to FOLE staff in design, development, implementation and evaluation of operations related to procurement, correspondence, tracking time-sensitive work products, staffing, training, record keeping, budget management, and other Department policies and processes., Supervises an employee. Assists Branch Chief with other duties as assigned, including assisting with coordination/planning of Branch meetings and event/activity logistics. Confer with the Branch Chief and other Department work units to improve coordination/management of the Branch. Assist with Branch equipment maintenance, equipment tracking and interpreting and apply complex statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures as applicable for the administration of the Branch. Provide effective communication with the public, resolving complex complaints and issues in person, by phone, by email, and via U.S. mail.

The candidate will have knowledge of program planning and design; Commission/Department policies, loss-control policies/procedures, ARS 17 -wildlife laws, ARS 5-watercraft laws, ARS 28 - relating to off-highway vehicle laws, and other applicable statutes. Federal, State and Department laws, rules and policies governing personnel matters. Department organizational structure, personnel rules and laws; supervision; delegation; watercraft procedures, sales accounting, other states titling and registration laws. Boat styles, engine styles, capacities; boat terminology; other states' game and fish and/or MVD laws regulating titling and/or registration of watercraft; computer operations and data bases; Department's security system; invoicing and fiscal management; policies, procedures, laws, regulations related to state activities and contract administration. The candidate will be skilled in oral and written communication; Google suites and Microsoft. The candidate will have the ability to review and evaluate program activities; develop plans and methods for improvement to operations tracking processes; establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.

The preferred candidate will have three years of administrative/budgetary and supervisory experience.

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 Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
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

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Milani Barron at mbarron@azgfd.gov for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.