Wildlife Refuge Leader — Strategy, Stewardship & Ops

U.S. Department of the Interior; Devils Lake (ND); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Interior seeks a Wildlife Refuge Manager to lead operations within the Northern Great Plains Wetland Management District Complex.

You will develop and implement refuge policies, lead a diverse staff, and manage land acquisition and stewardship across a large geographic area. This supervisory role requires ensuring compliance, coordinating with realty specialists, and promoting cooperative problem solving while advancing resource protection and trust resources.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, develop, and implement long-range plans, strategies, and Refuge policy for operations and resource management.
• Supervise a multifaceted team of professionals and staff to encourage cooperation and problem solving.
• Oversee land acquisition interests including fee title, conservation easements, leases, and cooperative agreements.
• Plan land acquisition activities in coordination with realty specialists and landowners.
• Provide feedback to direct reports and opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.

Job description

The U.S. Department of the Interior seeks a Wildlife Refuge Manager to lead operations within the Northern Great Plains Wetland Management District Complex.

You will develop and implement refuge policies, lead a diverse staff, and manage land acquisition and stewardship across a large geographic area. This supervisory role requires ensuring compliance, coordinating with realty specialists, and promoting cooperative problem solving while advancing resource protection and trust resources.