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Open: October 20, 2026 — Closes: November 2, 2026
Summary
You will serve as a Wildlife Refuge Specialistwith US Fish and Wildlife Service. This position is located within the Arthur R Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.
Major Duties
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Oversee day-to-day refuge operations, including coordination of maintenance activities, fleet and supply requests (GPC), equipment/facility support, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of services. Prepare, issue, and monitor special use permits. Ensure permit compliance and renewal tracking. Lead or support NEPA documentation (EAs), ESA Section 7 consultations, and clearances. Ensure refuge activities meet national, regional, and NWRS standards. Represent the refuge in regional coordination, working with Federal, state, Tribal, and NGO partners. Support public use programs (wildlife-dependent recreation, educational, interpretive efforts). Develop, negotiate, and manage MOUs, interagency agreements, and contracts related to habitat work, facility repair, and biological studies. May serve as COR Plan and implement habitat management (invasive species control, water management), wildlife surveys, biological monitoring, impounded wetland water levels. Collect data, prepare refuge reports, and support communications/publications.
