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Open: November 5, 2026 — Closes: November 18, 2026
Summary
You will serve as a Wildlife Refuge Managerwith US Fish and Wildlife Service. This position is located in the Northern Great Plains Wetland Management District Complex. 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: Formulate, develop, and implement long-range plans, strategies, and Refuge policy associated with all operations, fiscal requirements, personnel and property management. Supervise a multifaceted team of professional, technical, analytical, and administrative support staff and create an environment to encourage cooperation, collective problem solving and participative decision making. Oversees and administers Refuge and Wetland Management District interests in land acquisition (including fee title, conservation easement, leases, cooperative agreements. Ensures the development and administration of active stewardship of natural resources beyond the boundaries of the Refuges and Wetland Management Districts to improve, enhance, and protect trust resources over a large geographic area. Plans land acquisition activities and issues in coordination with realty specialists and landowners. Provides feedback to direct reports and opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.