Wildlife Refuge Manager

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Minnesota, Winona, is seeking a Wildlife Refuge Manager to oversee a National Wildlife Refuge and related management activities.

This GS-0485-12 leadership role combines program development, compliance, and staff supervision to advance habitat protection and public stewardship. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, ensure adherence to natural resource laws, develop budgets and reports, and coordinate public use programs such as hunting, fishing, and

Job description

Open: September 3, 2026 — Closes: September 8, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Wildlife Refuge Manager with US Fish and Wildlife Service. WILDLIFE REFUGE MANAGER GS-0485-12 $89,508 - $116,362. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Identify possible concepts and techniques to address refuge management objectives, and using technical skill, complete necessary compliance and direction for resolution of complex issues/problems to achieve mutual goals. Plan and administer the Refuge/WMD's public relations/public use program including off-refuge programs, interpretive and educational programs, hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, and other recreational management activities. Prepare administrative reports, annual narrative reports, and other documents associated with wildlife management and administrative programs. Prepares work plans and accomplishment reports utilizing various automated systems for inclusion in Complex budget submissions. Supervise multidisciplinary staff and achieve management objectives by assigning and delegating work. Manage productive teams by working with others to resolve conflict and set expectations. Apply current and changing natural resources laws, rules and regulations that affect the National Wildlife Refuge System (e.g., water rights-of-way, oil and gas, easements, fee title lands, etc.) to ensure that the management of the Refuge/WMD program remains in compliance.