Wildlife Refuge Program Director

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

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) seeks a supervisory wildlife program leader for a National Wildlife Refuge in Hawaii. You will guide habitat development, population studies, and invasive species control while coordinating with federal, state, and local partners.

Leadership will drive annual plans, budgets, and grants while ensuring high professional standards. The role emphasizes staff development, teamwork, and advancing six priority public uses through Refuge Visitor Services, requiring

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a biology-based degree with zoology/wildlife emphasis.
• Experience planning and managing a refuge biological program.
• Ability to coordinate with agencies, the public, and partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and administer the biological program at the Refuge, including habitat development and monitoring.
• Plan and negotiate resolution of complex resource use issues at a National Wildlife Refuge.
• Develop partnerships with agencies, organizations, and interest groups.
• Develop annual work plans, budgets, grants, and program schedules.
• Supervise a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality work.
• Oversee Visitor Services aligning with six priority public uses.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder coordination

Team leadership

Negotiation

Public relations

Analytical skills

Education

Biology degree with zoology emphasis

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Job description

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) seeks a supervisory wildlife program leader for a National Wildlife Refuge in Hawaii. You will guide habitat development, population studies, and invasive species control while coordinating with federal, state, and local partners.

Leadership will drive annual plans, budgets, and grants while ensuring high professional standards. The role emphasizes staff development, teamwork, and advancing six priority public uses through Refuge Visitor Services, requiring