Wildlife Refuge Manager

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the United States is seeking a Wildlife Refuge Manager for the Great Dismal Swamp and Nansemond National Wildlife Refuges. The role oversees habitat management, conservation programs, public use, and administrative functions.

You will lead a diverse staff and coordinate with partners to advance agency goals. Ideal candidates will apply expert resource-management knowledge to address complex environmental issues, communicate with internal and external audiences,

Responsibilities

• Oversee and administer refuge land, wildlife, and wetland conservation activities.
• Supervise a multifaceted team of professionals, technical, analytical and administrative staff.
• Formulate, develop, communicate and implement short- and long-range plans, strategies, and refuge policy.

Job description

This listing is a summary.

Open: October 16, 2026 — Closes: October 29, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Wildlife Refuge Manager with Great Dismal Swamp and Nansemond National Wildlife Refuges. This position supervises all operations and staff, overseeing habitat management, conservation programs, public use, and administrative functions. Applies expert resource-management knowledge and works with diverse partners to address complex environmental issues and advance agency goals.

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Oversee and administer refuge land, wildlife, and wetland conservation activities. Utilize principles and methods of refuge use and planning policy, such as community and outdoor recreation, environmental, and land use planning. Supervise a multifaceted team of professional, technical, analytical and administrative support staff, setting a team attitude of adhering to high professional standards and completion of accurate, high-quality work related to compliance. Formulate, develop, communicate and implement short- and long-range plans, strategies, and refuge policy associated with all operations, projects, fiscal requirements, personnel and property management, etc. Communicate with internal and external audiences by conducting formal and informal presentations, leading meetings, providing training, facilitating refuge tours, and representing the refuge at public and partner events to explain refuge management objectives, conservation initiatives, and Service policies.