Remote Wildlife Refuge Specialist - Habitat & Partnerships

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Florida is seeking a Wildlife Refuge Specialist at the Arthur R Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge to oversee day-to-day refuge operations, coordinate maintenance, and manage permits and compliance.

The role includes NEPA and ESA work, regional coordination with partners, public use program support, contracts for habitat work, and data collection for refuge reports.

Qualifications

• This position has a mandatory education requirement.
• Substitution of education for experience is possible with transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day refuge operations, including coordination of maintenance activities and fleet and supply requests (GPC).
• Provide equipment and facility support and ensure safe, efficient delivery of services.
• Prepare, issue, and monitor special use permits; ensure permit compliance and renewal tracking.
• Lead or support NEPA documentation (EAs), ESA Section 7 consultations, and related clearances.
• Represent the refuge in regional coordination with Federal, state, Tribal, and NGO partners; support public use programs and habitat-related contracts.

Education

Mandatory education requirement

Job description

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Florida is seeking a Wildlife Refuge Specialist at the Arthur R Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge to oversee day-to-day refuge operations, coordinate maintenance, and manage permits and compliance.

The role includes NEPA and ESA work, regional coordination with partners, public use program support, contracts for habitat work, and data collection for refuge reports.