Wildlife Refuge Manager.

Responsibilities

• Administer land and aquatic conservation activities, habitat management, and restoration projects.
• Represent the Service as refuge management expert with elected and appointed Federal, state and local government officials and employees, the media, local and national level environmental and conservation groups, members of academia, Tribal representatives, corporate partners, and the general public on issues affecting natural resource management in the geographic area.
• Coordinate with state, local, and other Federal agencies and special interest groups when formulating long‑range plans for the management of the Refuges' natural resources.
• Supervise a multifaceted team of professional, technical, analytical, and administrative support staff.
• Oversee and administer the biological program at assigned Refuge/Wetland Management Districts (WMD), including land and aquatic conservation activities, habitat development, research programs, population studies, wildlife inventory, and monitoring activities to include species lifecycle requirements and management.
• Formulate, develop and implement long‑range plans, strategies, and Refuge/WMD policy associated with all operations, fiscal requirements, personnel and property management, etc.

Requirements

Conditions of employment:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12‑31‑59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Uniform must be worn and uniform standards complied with; a uniform allowance will be provided.
• A financial disclosure report will be required within 30 days of appointment.
• May be required to serve a 1‑year probationary period; continuation of employment depends on agency certification that employment advances the public interest.
• This is a supervisory position that may require completion of a supervisory probationary period.

Minimum qualification requirements:

• Basic Education Requirement: A bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college or university in zoology, wildlife management, or an appropriate field of biology, including at least 9 semester hours in zoology; 6 semester hours in wildlife courses such as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, or wildlife management; 3 semester hours in botany; and 3 semester hours in conservation biology. Transcripts must be submitted.
• Or a combination of education and experience meeting the same coursework requirements, with appropriate experience or additional education. Hours worked per week and transcripts must be included.
• For GS‑13 level: At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑12 level, demonstrating experience in (1) overseeing wildlife biology, habitat management, land management, or natural resource conservation programs; (2) directing natural resource, refuge, park, conservation, or public land management operations; (3) supervising staff conducting habitat conservation, maintenance, or public use programs; and (4) coordinating with Federal, State, Tribal, local, or private stakeholders to achieve natural resources management, land conservation, environmental stewardship, or public use objectives.
• Volunteer experience (paid or unpaid) is creditable.
• Education cannot be substituted for experience; mandatory education requirement with transcript submission. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application, but official transcripts are required if selected.
• Foreign education must be evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service and deemed equivalent to U.S. education.

Work Environment

Physical demands and work setting:

• Walking over wet, rough, or uneven marshy surfaces; bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, and recurring lifting of moderately heavy items up to 50 pounds.
• Work performed both in an office and outdoors; exposure to biting insects and proximity to large animals.
• Position is suitable for telework with supervisor approval.