Wildlife Refuge Operations & Habitat Specialist

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Boynton Beach, FL seeks a motivated professional to manage day-to-day refuge operations, ensuring safe delivery of services and coordination of maintenance, fleet, and supplies.

Responsibilities include preparing and issuing special use permits, leading or supporting NEPA documentation and ESA consultations, and representing the refuge in regional coordination with partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day refuge operations, including coordination of maintenance activities, fleet and supply requests (GPC), equipment/facility support, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of services.
• Prepare, issue, and monitor special use permits. Ensure permit compliance and renewal tracking.
• Lead or support NEPA documentation (EAs), ESA Section 7 consultations, and clearances. Ensure refuge activities meet national, regional, and NWRS standards.
• Represent the refuge in regional coordination, working with Federal, state, Tribal, and NGO partners. Support public use programs (wildlife-dependent recreation, educational, interpretive efforts).
• Develop, negotiate, and manage MOUs, interagency agreements, and contracts related to habitat work, facility repair, and biological studies. May serve as COR
• Plan and implement habitat management (invasive species control, water management), wildlife surveys, biological monitoring, impounded wetland water levels. Collect data, prepare refuge reports, and support communications/publications.

Job description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Boynton Beach, FL seeks a motivated professional to manage day-to-day refuge operations, ensuring safe delivery of services and coordination of maintenance, fleet, and supplies.

Responsibilities include preparing and issuing special use permits, leading or supporting NEPA documentation and ESA consultations, and representing the refuge in regional coordination with partners.