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Open: August 4, 2026 — Closes: August 18, 2026
Summary
This position is a Fish and Wildlife Administrator, GS- 0480-15, working in Fremont, CA, for the R8 Regional Chief-National Wildlife Refuge office.
Major Duties
This is a Merit Promotion announcement for career and career conditional FWS employees, Career Transition eligibles(CTAP, Current or former time-limited employees eligibles under Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) and those who are eligible under the hiring paths listed above. Refer to Required Documents section for more information. Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Lead integrated ecosystem management efforts by coordinating refuge management, fisheries management, ecological services, migratory bird programs, Federal Aid, and law enforcement activities. Evaluate management plans, goals, and resource challenges, and determine final actions, timelines, and long-term approaches for ecosystem management. Direct policy and staff operations for refuges within the Region by implementing policies, standards, and procedures. Coordinate Regionwide program issues such as refuge management, public use, compatibility reviews, comprehensive planning, and outreach. Develop short- and long-range plans to ensure compliance with laws and policies that govern Service programs, and provide leadership on national and Regionwide program priorities. Provide expert guidance on complex scientific, operational, and political matters by preparing position papers, reviewing documents and plans, and making implementation decisions. Build cooperation and maintain communication with groups and agencies such as conservation organizations, industries, civic groups, Federal and State officials, county officials, scientists, and news media. Coordinate with States, Federal partners, Congressional offices, and other stakeholders while leading program outreach activities. Manage program resources effectively by estimating and justifying needs for funding, space, supplies, equipment, and staffing. Oversee multimillion-dollar budgets that support programs with rapidly shifting priorities. Identify requirements for special projects or studies performed by staff, contractors, consultants, academics, or field stations. Support field operations, ecosystem teams, and the Regional Director through collaboration with the Regional Office, Assistant Regional Directors, and program staff. Monitor progress, evaluate program performance, and recommend changes to improve goals and outcomes.
