JOB SUMMARY: This position is a Wildlife Refuge Specialist, GS- 0485-11/12 working in Alamo, TX for the R2-South Texas Refuges Complex. MAJOR DUTIES: The major duties listed represent the grade level of GS-12. At lower grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. As a Wildlife Refuge Specialist your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Oversees, reviews and approves land and aquatic conservation activities, habitat creation, restoration, and contaminant projects, research studies, population studies, wildlife inventory, and monitoring activities to include species lifecycle requirements and management at assigned Refuge/WMD(s). Ensures all projects comply with national, regional, and Refuge/WMD policies, regulations, and mandates. Develops long-range plans, annual work plans, budgets and work schedules. Implements short, medium, and long-range operation plans based on existing or approved plans, and coordinates work schedules for equipment and resources with other Refuges/WMDs within the Complex. Oversees, administers and/or develops required National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation including Environmental Assessments (EAs ), Environmental Impact Statements (EISs ), Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSis), Categorical Exclusions (CEs), Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 consultations, archeological resource clearances, etc. (or major portions thereof). Coordinates with Refuge Complex senior management in the development of required NEPA documentation. Oversees and administers Comprehensive Conservation Plans, Habitat Management Plans, Land Acquisition and Protection Plans, etc. Plans and administers the Refuge/WMD's public relations/public use program including off-refuge programs, interpretive and educational programs, hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, and other recreational management activities. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.