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Open: November 6, 2026 — Closes: November 19, 2026
Summary
You will serve as a Wildlife Refuge Specialistwith US Fish and Wildlife Service. This position is located in the Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge 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: Manages and leads the biological work of an extensive National Wildlife Refuge that spans coastal, estuarine, salt marsh and upland habitats. Develops wildlife habitat and species monitoring, protection and management plans, and grant proposals, and secures funding for these efforts, and coordinates all facets of these programs in the field and administratively. Works with partners to coordinate and leverage support and funding for complex wildlife and habitat projects, manages and monitors work on and off refuge, and works as a member of local, regional, or national teams. Plans, manages, evaluates, and carries out the maintenance and biological program at assigned Refuge. Coordinates with other Federal and state agencies and interest groups in the formulation of long-range plans for management of the Refuge. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.