Wildlife Refuge Habitat & Outreach Specialist

U.S. Department of the Interior; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a Wildlife Refuge Specialist at the Chesapeake Marshlands Complex in Cambridge, Maryland. You will support refuge operations, wildlife biology, habitat management, and conservation programs while engaging the public through outreach and education.

This developmental position requires U.S. citizenship, background investigation, and may include telework with supervisor approval. Training and probationary period apply per federal hiring rules.

Qualifications

• This position has a mandatory education requirement. You must submit transcripts to support claimed education.
• Official transcripts may be required before start of work.
• Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalence to U.S. programs.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and implementation of refuge habitat management and restoration actions.
• Assist with wildlife surveys, ecological monitoring, and invasive species control.
• Contribute to public use, outreach, and education programs, including interpretive activities.
• Coordinate with other agencies and partners to strengthen refuge objectives.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as work plans, contracts, and reporting.
• Prepare NEPA documents, environmental assessments, and species protections as needed.

Education

Evidence of required education ( transcripts )

Job description

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a Wildlife Refuge Specialist at the Chesapeake Marshlands Complex in Cambridge, Maryland. You will support refuge operations, wildlife biology, habitat management, and conservation programs while engaging the public through outreach and education.

This developmental position requires U.S. citizenship, background investigation, and may include telework with supervisor approval. Training and probationary period apply per federal hiring rules.