Wildlife Refuge Program Lead

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); Kulm (ND); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework with supervisor approval

Federal benefits

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) seeks a supervisory wildlife program manager to lead a team of professionals and support staff, ensuring high-quality work and adherence to professional standards.

You will develop long-range plans, approve land and aquatic conservation activities, and coordinate with partners to implement habitat restoration, monitoring, and research projects while applying current natural resource laws.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of specialized experience coordinating wildlife refuge or natural resource programs.
• Experience evaluating habitat restoration or conservation projects.
• Knowledge of natural resource laws, regulations, and policies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a diverse staff including professional and technical personnel.
• Develop long-range plans, annual work plans, budgets and schedules.
• Oversee habitat creation, restoration, and monitoring activities.
• Apply current laws and regulations to ensure compliance across the Refuge System.

Skills

Wildlife refuge management

Habitat restoration planning

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting & planning

Partnership coordination

Education

Degree: zoology, wildlife management or biology with specified coursework

Job description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) seeks a supervisory wildlife program manager to lead a team of professionals and support staff, ensuring high-quality work and adherence to professional standards.

You will develop long-range plans, approve land and aquatic conservation activities, and coordinate with partners to implement habitat restoration, monitoring, and research projects while applying current natural resource laws.