JOB SUMMARY: This position is a Conservation Planner, GS-0401-11/12 working in Anchorage, Alaska for the R7-Division of Refuge Realty. The full performance level of this position is GS-12. MAJOR DUTIES: As a Conservation Planner your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Plans, evaluates, conducts a wide variety of complex analyses of refuge management and restoration projects to determine their effects upon biological, physical, cultural, and socioeconomic resources to ensure that legal standards, regulations, policy, and other requirements are met. Reviews and/or writes all or portions of environment assessment/impact statements for refuge plans to evaluate environmental consequences of proposed actions on the environment. Leads, develops, coordinates, or reviews plans that may encompass any and all programs that affect refuge fish and/or wildlife and their habitat conditions including, but not limited to, comprehensive conservation plans, natural resources (habitat) management, fire management, visitor services, hunting and fishing management and/or habitat restoration. Participates in the development, review, and processing of a variety of permits and other compliance documents for refuges in coordination with refuge and regional office staff, Federal, Tribal, and state agencies; and with other parties as required. Maintains contact and communication with refuge staff throughout the Regional leadership and with other agencies (Federal, Tribal, and state) that are stakeholders in refuge planning processes. Provides technical guidance to refuge staff on refuge planning regulations, policies, and procedures. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
