Administrative Assistant

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.

Job Location:

Address: 5000 West Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ

Posting Details:

Hiring hourly range: $18.50 - $21.50

Grade: 17

Closing Date: 01/27/2026

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 3
FIELD OPERATIONS DIV / LAW ENFORCEMENT BRANCH / PHOENIX, AZ BASED
CLOSING DATE: 01/27/2026

This position maintains and is responsible for entering data, running queries, charts and reports on BARD (Boating Accident Reporting Database), the Report Beam Internet base boat accident report system, and the in-house Report Beam Database for the annual Boating Safety Report. Serves as knowledge expert on boating accident data entry, report filing, and compliance. Conducts research for internal and external customers in regards to boating accident statistics and is responsible for compiling and redacting boating accident public records requests for various external private entities including but not limited to attorneys, insurance companies, the general public, etc.

Routinely coordinates and communicates with external entities and serves as Department point of contact for all boating accident data entry and BARD records queries. Enters data relating to stolen and recovered watercraft and maintains a Level D Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) Network Technical Terminal Operator Certification (ability to check for active warrants and stolen property status). Performs administrative work including finalizing staff reports from programmatic personnel, procurement, assists in the design and consideration of law enforcement forms.

typing, proofreading, editing, memo composition, letters, schedules and forms. Takes and transcribes meeting minutes. Maintains employee's time and travel reports and coordinates out-of-state travel. Updates Law Enforcement Procedures Manual and distributes updates.

• Enters data relative to stolen and recovered watercraft, training, conference attendance, public records request, and others. Enters boat accident data in a timely manner within USCG reporting time frames of receipt. Provides analysis and creates graphs from boat accident data for annual Arizona Boating Safety Report and as requested by the Boating Law Administrator.
• Performs administrative tasks including typing, proofreading, editing and when requested the composition of memos, letters, schedules and forms. Administers the internal and external customer mail-outs for the Branch. Responsible for ordering and stocking office supplies.
• Coordinates and supports activities and staff for…