Wildlife Refuge Manager

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Waubay Township (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Waubay Township, South Dakota, is seeking a Wildlife Refuge Manager. This is a federal government role where first time hires typically start at the step 1 rate.

Responsibilities include planning and coordinating resolution of complex resource-use issues, supervising a multidisciplinary team, and building relationships with partners and local communities. You will also administer conservation easements and manage FWS lands.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and manage resolution of complicated resource use issues related to a National Wildlife Refuge/WMD
• Supervise a multi-disciplinary staff
• Build relationships with partners and local communities
• Administer FWS conservation easements
• Manage FWS fee-title lands

Job description

Open: September 8, 2026 — Closes: September 22, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Wildlife Refuge Manager First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Major Duties

• Ability to plan, develop, coordinate, and manage the resolution of complicated resource use issues and problems related to a National Wildlife Refuge/WMD
• Supervision of a multi-disciplinary staff
• Building relationships with partners and local communities
• Administration of FWS conservation easements
• Management of FWS fee-title lands