Wildlife Refuge Manager
What you'd do
This position is a Wildlife Refuge Manager, GS- 0485-13 working in Portland, Oregon for the R1-Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. As the Wildlife Refuge Manager, the incumbent exercises leadership and direction for all staff under his/her supervision and is a recognized authority for a full range of significant scientific and non-scientific refuge issues affecting or related to managing refuge lands.
Major duties
As a Wildlife Refuge Manager your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Overseeing and administering the biological program at assigned Refuge/Wetland Management Districts (WMD), administering land and aquatic conservation activities, habitat development, clean-up, contaminant and restoration projects, research programs, population studies, wildlife inventory, and monitoring activities to include species lifecycle requirements and management. Overseeing and ensuring the administration of general operations associated with Fire Management (application, prevention and suppression) and Law Enforcement programs. Formulating, developing and implementing long-range plans, strategies, and Refuge/WMD policy associated with all operations, fiscal requirements, personnel and property management, etc. Providing land, wetland, and/or water management technical advice and expertise to regional, state, national and international officials.
What you need to qualify
Only experience and education obtained by 07/15/2026 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification. Basic Requirement: Degree: zoology, wildlife management, or an appropriate field of biology that included at least nine (9) semester hours in zoology; six (6) semester hours in such wildlife courses as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, or wildlife management; and three (3) semester hours in botany, and three (3) semester hours in conservation biology OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in one of the fields as described in A above that included at least nine (9) semester hours in zoology; six (6) semester hours in such wildlife courses as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, or wildlife management; and three (3) semester hours in botany, and three (3) semester hours in conservation biology. The quality of the combination of education and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work in the occupation, and is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study with a major in the appropriate field. NOTE: You must submit copies of all transcripts that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university and your resume must contain sufficient detail, e.g., begin/end dates, hours worked per week, duties performed, etc. for each timeframe for consideration. Minimum Qualification [GS-13] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-12 in the Federal service. Experience may include 1) overseeing wildlife biology, habitat management, land management, or natural resource conservation programs; 2) directing natural resource, refuge, park, conservation, or public land management operations; 3) supervising staff conducting habitat conservation, maintenance, law enforcement or public use programs; and 4) coordinating with Federal, State, Tribal, local, or private stakeholders to achieve natural resources management, land conservation, environmental stewardship, or public use objectives. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions
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