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Arizona Game and Fish Department Location:
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11/17/2025 Program details
THE ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT NEEDS UP TO 16 FIELD TECHNICIANS for the Arizona Bald Eagle Nestwatch Program; $140/day with a 10 day on/4 day off schedule. Payments are made following every 2 10-day work periods. Nestwatchers will be camping on location. Private contractors will be hired to monitor breeding bald eagles at 8 to 12 breeding areas throughout Arizona's riparian corridors from January 28th thru a minimum of May 15, 2026. Contractors must have their own transportation to and from the assigned monitoring site (4WD preferred), camping equipment, and binoculars. Dogs are not allowed. Contractors will collect bald eagle behavioral data, contact and educate recreating public, and help enforce closures around the breeding area. At the end of the season, a final summary report will be required. There is a 10% withholding of payments pending return of equipment and receipt of the final summary report(s). Responsibilities
Monitor breeding bald eagle areas in Arizona and collect behavioral data. Contact and educate the recreating public and help enforce closures around breeding areas. Prepare and submit a final season summary report; ensure equipment is returned in good condition. Work up to 10 days on, followed by 4 days off, camping on location as a contractor. Qualifications
Wildlife/Biology related Bachelor’s Degree. Previous birding, raptor, and behavioral data collection experience is preferred but not required. Contract details and compensation
Rate: $140/day with a 10 day on/4 day off schedule. Payments are made after every 2 10-day work periods. There is a 10% withholding pending return of equipment and final report submission. Contractors must provide their own transportation to the monitoring sites (4WD preferred), camping gear, and binoculars. Application and selection process
For more information, visit the Southwestern Bald Eagle Management Committee’s page or contact the program representative: Kenneth Jacobson at (623) 236-7575, baldeagle@azgfd.gov. To participate, please send your current resume to baldeagle@azgfd.gov. An additional questionnaire will be provided to assist in the selection process, and a draft contract will be provided for review. Initial review of applicants will begin November 17th, 2025. Additional applications can be accepted until all openings are filled by qualified individuals. Posting notes
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Employer:
Arizona Game and Fish Department Location:
Arizona Country:
United States Last Date to Apply:
11/17/2025 Program details
THE ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT NEEDS UP TO 16 FIELD TECHNICIANS for the Arizona Bald Eagle Nestwatch Program; $140/day with a 10 day on/4 day off schedule. Payments are made following every 2 10-day work periods. Nestwatchers will be camping on location. Private contractors will be hired to monitor breeding bald eagles at 8 to 12 breeding areas throughout Arizona's riparian corridors from January 28th thru a minimum of May 15, 2026. Contractors must have their own transportation to and from the assigned monitoring site (4WD preferred), camping equipment, and binoculars. Dogs are not allowed. Contractors will collect bald eagle behavioral data, contact and educate recreating public, and help enforce closures around the breeding area. At the end of the season, a final summary report will be required. There is a 10% withholding of payments pending return of equipment and receipt of the final summary report(s). Responsibilities
Monitor breeding bald eagle areas in Arizona and collect behavioral data. Contact and educate the recreating public and help enforce closures around breeding areas. Prepare and submit a final season summary report; ensure equipment is returned in good condition. Work up to 10 days on, followed by 4 days off, camping on location as a contractor. Qualifications
Wildlife/Biology related Bachelor’s Degree. Previous birding, raptor, and behavioral data collection experience is preferred but not required. Contract details and compensation
Rate: $140/day with a 10 day on/4 day off schedule. Payments are made after every 2 10-day work periods. There is a 10% withholding pending return of equipment and final report submission. Contractors must provide their own transportation to the monitoring sites (4WD preferred), camping gear, and binoculars. Application and selection process
For more information, visit the Southwestern Bald Eagle Management Committee’s page or contact the program representative: Kenneth Jacobson at (623) 236-7575, baldeagle@azgfd.gov. To participate, please send your current resume to baldeagle@azgfd.gov. An additional questionnaire will be provided to assist in the selection process, and a draft contract will be provided for review. Initial review of applicants will begin November 17th, 2025. Additional applications can be accepted until all openings are filled by qualified individuals. Posting notes
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