Fish and Wildlife Administrator (Refuge Manager)
Job Location:
Kodiak, AK - USA
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Job Summary
You will serve as a Fish and Wildlife Administrator (Refuge Manager). The Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge is located in the state of Alaska. It covers an area of approximately 1.9 million acres and includes a diverse range of habitats such as forests wetlands and coastal areas. The refuge is situated in a remote and rugged region of Alaska part of which is accessible only by boat or plane.
Salary: $142216 - $184886. Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) rate of 3.00% is authorized.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:
- Provides technical leadership in planning implementing evaluating and adapting wildlife fisheries wetland and habitat management programs by applying advanced biological management techniques and ecological principles to achieve conservation objectives.
- Directs the development and implementation of conservation strategies and resource management initiatives that protect species habitats biodiversity and ecosystem functions while supporting long-term natural resource sustainability.
- Develops collaborative partnerships negotiate agreements resolves controversial natural resource issues and builds consensus among Federal State Tribal local and private stakeholders to achieve Service conservation goals.
- Provides executive leadership for assigned programs through strategic planning resource allocation budget and personnel management performance oversight and policy implementation to accomplish organizational objectives.
- Develop strategic partnerships and collaborates with Federal State Tribal local nonprofit and private stakeholders to advance shared natural resource conservation goals.
- Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
- Direct Deposit participation required.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit possess and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment.
- You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- A financial disclosure report will be required within 30 days of appointment.
Probationary: As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest.
This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Under applicable law the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies in writing that the individuals employment should continue and that their appointment should be the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
This is a supervisory position that may require completion of a supervisory probationary period.
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 10/02/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300 Subpart F.
Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position you must meet the following minimum qualifications:
Basic Educational Requirement AND Specialized Experience for the series to which you are applying.
Basic Educational Requirements: In addition to the specialized experience requirements for this position you must meet at least one of the following:
1. Degree: Biological sciences agriculture natural resource management chemistry or related disciplines appropriate to the position. You must submit transcripts.
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2. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major or at least 30 semester hours in courses as shown in A above plus appropriate experience or additional education.
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3. Experience: Four years of experience that demonstrated that the applicant acquired knowledge and understanding of one or more of the biological sciences agriculture natural resource management or related disciplines equivalent to that which would have been acquired through completion of a 4-year course of study as described in A above.
AND
Specialized Experience Requirements: To qualify for the GS-14:
Possess one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-13 in the Federal service. Experience includes 1) Coordinating supervising or leading a branch field station or team focused on the management/conservation of natural resources; 2) Identifying and solving challenging and complex issues related to natural resource management/conservation or other natural resource programs;3) Serving as a natural resource or conservation organization manager or coordinator representing a federal entity in negotiating with diverse individuals or groups including visitor services and public outreach; 4) exercising direct responsibility for developing or implementing policies plans standards or procedures to carry out fish and/or wildlife management/conservation; and 5) managing teams focused on the planning directing or executing of short and long term activities in fish and/or wildlife management/conservation that affect a diverse group of stakeholders/partners.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically
i. Area of . Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300 Subpart F.
iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502.
iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPMs Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions
PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades credit hours earned major(s) grade point average or class ranking institution name and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institutions registrar dean or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however if you are selected for the position you will be required to produce the original official transcripts.
PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate schools definition of one year of graduate study 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications International Affairs Office ().
PCS INFORMATION:
-Yes entitlements for payment of basic moving expenses as required and to the extent allowed by the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) 302-3.101 are authorized for eligible applicants changing duty station when the change meets the distance tests as provided in FTR 302-1.1 and 302-2.6. All moving expenses are taxable.
- relocation discretionary entitlements May be authorized for this position excluding contractor-provided home sale.
Telework:
This position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.
All DOI employees their spouses and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim permit lease small tract entry or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here DOI Ethics Prohibitions U.S. Department of the Interior.
Additional Vacancies: One or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service offices in the local commuting area.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP): Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. CTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus displaced or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal proof of eligibility and most current SF-50 noting position grade level and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP applicants must be well-qualified (i.e. meet the minimum qualification requirements including any selective placement factors; education and experience requirements) score at least 85 on the accomplishment record evaluation and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP visit: who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) who have vacancies within the same occupational series grade full performance level and in the same geographic location(s) including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration.
Cost of Living Allowance: In addition to the yearly salary this position is entitled to a 3.0%cost-of-living allowance (COLA)as determined by .This allowance is subject to annual review adjustment and rate decrease.
Alaska Return Rights (excluding Anchorage and Fairbanks): If you are a current U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service employee and you are transferring from a Region outside of Alaska you will be eligible to return to a position in your home Region upon completion of a minimum 3-year tour of duty in Alaska. If you exercise this option your home Region will place you in a position of equivalent grade in the same general occupational classification series that you occupied in Alaska. For the professional series at the GS-5 level or above.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
Manager
