Wildlife Refuge Specialist

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Woodbridge, VA seeks a Wildlife Refuge Specialist to support operations, habitat management, budgeting, visitor services, outreach and volunteers under the Deputy Refuge Manager's guidance.

The role involves overseeing conservation activities, developing plans, fostering partnerships, and assisting with long-range planning and budgeting to sustain and protect refuge resources.

Qualifications

• 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), GPA or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred.
• A typed list of courses, grades, hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted.
• Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but official transcripts must be provided before you begin if you used education to qualify.
• Foreign Education: to receive credit for education outside the U.S., show proof that it has been submitted to a private organization that interprets foreign credentials and deemed equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversees land and aquatic conservation activities, habitat development, cleanup, contaminants and restoration projects, research and population studies, wildlife inventory and monitoring.
• Prepares and implements Comprehensive Conservation Plans, Habitat Management Plans, and related plans; builds partnerships with Federal, state and local agencies and private groups to protect refuge lands.
• Assists with planning and directing the Refuge public relations/public use program.
• Supports the Refuge Manager and senior management in long-range plans, annual work plans, budgets and schedules.

Job description

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

You will serve as a Wildlife Refuge Specialist with US Fish and Wildlife Service. You will serve at the Potomac River National Wildlife Refuge Complex, supporting operations, wildlife and habitat management, budgeting, visitor services, outreach, education, and volunteer coordination under the Deputy Refuge Manager's direction.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Oversees and reviews land and aquatic conservation activities, habitat development, clean-up, contaminant and restoration projects, research studies, population studies, wildlife inventory, and monitoring activities to include species lifecycle requirements and management.

Prepares and implements Comprehensive Conservation Plans, Habitat Management Plans, Land Acquisition and Protection Plans, etc. Develops and foster partnerships with other Federal, state and local agencies, and private organizations to protect lands around the Refuge. Assists with the planning and directing of the Refuge comprehensive public relations/public use program.

Assists the Wildlife Refuge Manager and other senior management in the development of long-range plans, annual work plans, budgets and work schedules.

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 $85447 – $111087/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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