Wildlife Refuge Specialist

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Rockland (ME); Remote; USD 75,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Maine is seeking a Wildlife Refuge Specialist to lead biological programs across diverse habitats within the Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The role requires managing habitat plans, monitoring, and coordinating funding with partners; duties may be developmental toward the full performance level.

Eligible for telework; first time hires start at the step 1 rate. Applications close 2026-11-19.

Qualifications

• This federal position requires official transcripts if education is used to qualify.
• Foreign education must be evaluated to be considered equivalent to U.S. education.

Responsibilities

• Manages and leads the biological work of a large National Wildlife Refuge spanning coastal, estuarine, salt marsh and upland habitats.
• Develops wildlife habitat and species monitoring, protection and management plans, and grant proposals, and secures funding.
• Coordinates with federal/state agencies and partners to support long-range refuge management plans.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

You will serve as a Wildlife Refuge Specialistwith US Fish and Wildlife Service. This position is located in the Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Complex. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Manages and leads the biological work of an extensive National Wildlife Refuge that spans coastal, estuarine, salt marsh and upland habitats. Develops wildlife habitat and species monitoring, protection and management plans, and grant proposals, and secures funding for these efforts, and coordinates all facets of these programs in the field and administratively.

Works with partners to coordinate and leverage support and funding for complex wildlife and habitat projects, manages and monitors work on and off refuge, and works as a member of local, regional, or national teams. Plans, manages, evaluates, and carries out the maintenance and biological program at assigned Refuge. Coordinates with other Federal and state agencies and interest groups in the formulation of long-range plans for management of the Refuge.

Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.

Requirements & Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience at the GS-12 level. This position has a mandatory education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable.

A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.

For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $74678 – $116362/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-19.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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