Wildlife Refuge Specialist

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Utah; Remote; USD 62,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

This Wildlife Refuge Specialist, GS-0485-9/11 position is located within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 6, Lower Green River Complex, Randlett, UT.

The role involves planning and executing habitat restoration and protection projects, data analysis, and coordination with federal, state, and Tribal partners. At the full performance level, duties include developing plans and reports, ensuring compliance with NEPA, ESA, and related laws, and contributing to

Qualifications

• This position has a mandatory education requirement. You must submit transcripts to support claimed education.
• Transcripts must include name, school, grades, credit hours, major(s), GPA or class rank, and degree conferred, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Independently plans, coordinates, and carries out technical biological, habitat restoration, and habitat development projects for the Refuge/WMD.
• Collects, enters, validates, and analyzes project data; supports invasive species planning and control efforts; develops recommendations for senior management decisions.
• Reviews projects proposed by other bureaus, agencies, stakeholders, and partners including the Forest Service, state fish and wildlife agencies, and Tribal representatives to identify conflicts and develop comments for Refuge/WMD management.
• Coordinates with Federal, state, local agencies, Tribal representatives, private organizations, and other partners to strengthen partnerships that support Refuge/WMD lands; prepares reports on progress of studies and management projects.
• Researches and maintains familiarity with natural resource laws and policies affecting the National Wildlife Refuge System; participates in NEPA, ESA, and related documentation.
• Assists in developing Comprehensive Conservation Plans, Habitat Management Plans, and related planning documents.
• Assists in planning long-range plans, annual work plans, budgets, schedules, and public use and educational programs.

Job description

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

This Wildlife Refuge Specialist, GS-0485-9/11 position is located within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 6, Lower Green River Complex, Randlett, UT.

Key Responsibilities

At the full performance level (GS-11) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Independently plans, coordinates, and carries out technical biological, habitat restoration, and habitat development projects for the Refuge/WMD.

Collects, enters, validates, and analyzes project data; supports invasive species planning and control efforts; and applies refuge compatibility criteria and established policies to develop recommendations for senior management decisions. Reviews projects proposed by other bureaus, agencies, stakeholders, and partners-including the U.S.

Forest Service, state fish and wildlife agencies, and Tribal representatives-to identify potential conflicts with Refuge/WMD management objectives and develop comments and recommendations for consideration by the Wildlife Refuge Manager and senior management.

Coordinates and interacts with Federal, state, and local agencies, Tribal representatives, private organizations, and other partners to develop and strengthen partnerships that support the protection and management of Refuge/WMD lands and surrounding resources. Prepares reports on the progress and completion of studies and management projects for the Wildlife Refuge Manager and senior management.

Researches and maintains familiarity with natural resource laws, regulations, and policies affecting the National Wildlife Refuge System, including NEPA, NWRIA, ESA, water rights, rights-of-way, oil and gas, easements, and fee-title lands. Participates in the preparation of required environmental and regulatory documentation, including NEPA Environmental Assessments, ESA Section 7 consultations, archeological clearances, and related actions.

Coordinates with the Wildlife Refuge Manager and senior management to gather, consolidate, and evaluate supporting information and data. Assists in developing and preparing Comprehensive Conservation Plans, Habitat Management Plans, Land Acquisition and Protection Plans, and similar planning documents.

Participates in developing short- and long-range plans, annual work plans, budgets, project schedules, and timetables in coordination with the Wildlife Refuge Manager and senior management. Participates in planning and implementing comprehensive public use, outreach, and educational programs, including off-refuge programs, interpretive and educational activities, hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, and other wildlife-dependent recreation.

Responds to routine public information requests and contributes to brochures, interpretive panels and exhibits, websites, and other informational materials. Assists with administration of the Refuge/WMD facilities and equipment management program, including planning and scheduling operations and maintenance projects to support biological, habitat, public use, and overall refuge management objectives.

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

Requirements & Education

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 $61722 – $97087/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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