Remote Wildlife Refuge Habitat Specialist

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Utah; Remote; USD 62,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

This Wildlife Refuge Specialist, GS-0485-9/11 position is located within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 6, Lower Green River Complex, Randlett, UT.

The role involves planning and executing habitat restoration and protection projects, data analysis, and coordination with federal, state, and Tribal partners. At the full performance level, duties include developing plans and reports, ensuring compliance with NEPA, ESA, and related laws, and contributing to

Qualifications

• This position has a mandatory education requirement. You must submit transcripts to support claimed education.
• Transcripts must include name, school, grades, credit hours, major(s), GPA or class rank, and degree conferred, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Independently plans, coordinates, and carries out technical biological, habitat restoration, and habitat development projects for the Refuge/WMD.
• Collects, enters, validates, and analyzes project data; supports invasive species planning and control efforts; develops recommendations for senior management decisions.
• Reviews projects proposed by other bureaus, agencies, stakeholders, and partners including the Forest Service, state fish and wildlife agencies, and Tribal representatives to identify conflicts and develop comments for Refuge/WMD management.
• Coordinates with Federal, state, local agencies, Tribal representatives, private organizations, and other partners to strengthen partnerships that support Refuge/WMD lands; prepares reports on progress of studies and management projects.
• Researches and maintains familiarity with natural resource laws and policies affecting the National Wildlife Refuge System; participates in NEPA, ESA, and related documentation.
• Assists in developing Comprehensive Conservation Plans, Habitat Management Plans, and related planning documents.
• Assists in planning long-range plans, annual work plans, budgets, schedules, and public use and educational programs.

Job description

This Wildlife Refuge Specialist, GS-0485-9/11 position is located within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 6, Lower Green River Complex, Randlett, UT.

The role involves planning and executing habitat restoration and protection projects, data analysis, and coordination with federal, state, and Tribal partners. At the full performance level, duties include developing plans and reports, ensuring compliance with NEPA, ESA, and related laws, and contributing to