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Open: August 14, 2026 — Closes: August 24, 2026
Summary
You will serve as a Wildlife Refuge Manager for the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. Midway Atoll is an isolated, remote field site with 30-50 residents comprised of FWS employees, volunteers, interns, and contractors of various nationalities. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 1-2 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
Major Duties
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Formulates, develops and implements the Refuge's policies and programs. Oversees and administers the biological program at assigned Refuge, administering land and aquatic conservation activities, habitat development, restoration projects, research programs, population studies, wildlife inventory, and monitoring activities. Identifies possible conflicts with refuge management objectives, and using skill in persuasion, may influence partners to gain cooperation in the resolution of complex and/or controversial issues/problems to achieve mutual goals. Oversees the preparation and administration of interagency cooperative agreements and memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and subsequent modifications with stakeholders/partners. Ensures preparation and approves Special Use Permits, as needed, for activities such as harvesting, wildlife and ecological research, specialized uses (rights-of-way, telecommunication sites, military installations, etc.). Ensures appropriate Refuge/WMD staff manage and utilize automated systems for budget tracking, procurement, time and attendance, asset inventories/maintenance, etc. (e.g., Refuge Operation Needs (RONS) and Maintenance Management System (MMS)/Service Asset Maintenance Management System (SAMMS) project entries and Refuge Annual Performance Plan (RAPP) submissions). Supervises a multifaceted team of professional, technical, analytical and administrative support staff. Overall direct supervisory responsibilities include, but are not limited to, planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting and adjusting short-term priorities, and preparing schedules for completion of work; assigns work to subordinates; evaluates work performance of subordinates; gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. GS-13 Salary: $106,437 (step 1) - $138,370 (step 10) First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate. Post Differential: In addition to the yearly salary, this position is entitled to a 25% post differential as determined by https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-systems/nonforeign-areas/#url=Post-Differentials. This allowance is subject to annual review, adjustment, and rate decrease.