Wildlife Refuge Manager
Job Location:
Burbank, CA - USA
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Job Summary
This position is a Wildlife Refuge Manager GSworking in Burbank Washington for theR1-Central WA NWR Complex.
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.
This position in located in Burbank Washington and the incumbent will be required to report to that location.
As a Wildlife Refuge Manager your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
-Plans manages evaluates and carries out the maintenance and biological program at assigned Refuge.
-Oversees administers and/or develops required National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation including Environmental Assessments (EAs) Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSis) Categorical Exclusions (CEs) Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 consultations requests for cultural resource clearances (RCRC) etc. (or major portions thereof).
-Updates prioritizes manages and/or utilizes automated systems for budget tracking procurement time and attendance asset inventories/maintenance etc. (e.g. MySupport Service Asset Maintenance and Management System (SAMMI) PowerAutomate FWS and Refuge Results Platform (aka: RAPP) submissions).
-Administers the facilities and equipment management program. Works with team members/regional experts to develop work plans and organizes projects covering construction repair and maintenance of equipment buildings roads trails fences dikes and other infrastructure.
-Supervises a team of professional technical analytical administrative support staff (permanent and seasonal staff) setting a team attitude of adhering to high professional standards and completion of accurate high quality work.
-Assists with the Fire Management Program on assigned Refuge in accordance with Service/Department policies. Serves as alternate Bureau Representative to ensure coverage and ready rapid response for any emergency (prescribed/wildfires) at the Refuge. Coordinates fire response efforts with surrounding community (both on the giving and receiving end).
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300 Subpart F.
- Suitability for employment as determined by background investigation.
- This position requires the incumbent to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of their official duties. Selectee must hold and maintain a valid state drivers license throughout their employment in this position.
- Official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform is required.
- Selectees who have not previously completed a supervisory probationary period will be required to serve a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period for this position.
- Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Only experience and education obtained by 07/20/2026 will be considered.
In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification.
Basic Education Requirement:
Possess a bachelors or higher degree from an accredited college or university in zoology wildlife management or an appropriate field of biology that included at least 9 semester hours in zoology; 6 semester hours in such wildlife courses as mammalogy ornithology animal ecology or wildlife management; 3 semester hours in botany; and 3 semester hours in conservation biology OR Possess a combination of education from an accredited college or university and specialized experience - courses equivalent to a major in one of the fields described in A above that included at least 9 semester hours in zoology; 6 semester hours in wildlife courses such as mammalogy ornithology animal ecology or wildlife management; 3 semester hours in botany; and 3 semester hours in conservation biology plus appropriate experience or additional education OR Previously occupied a position in the GS-0485 series prior to December 3 2010 and met the basic education requirement of the previous qualification standard. Previous standard: bachelors or higher degree with major in zoology wildlife management or an appropriate field of biology that includes 9 semester hours in zoology; 6 semester hours in wildlife; and 9 semester hours in botany. You must submit a copy of your SF-50 (Personnel Action) dated prior to Dec 3 2010 showing that you held a position in the GS-0485 series.
Minimum Qualification GS-12
Specialized experience may include: 1) Prepares proposals for developmental/improvement projects (to include timeframes and costs) for the assigned Refuge and submits for review/approval during annual budget cycle 2) Recognizes emerging conflicts with refuge management objectives and facilitates collaborative problem-solving with partners to reconcile differing interests and achieve mutually supported conservation outcomes. 3) Plans and administers the Refuges public relations/public use program including off-refuge programs interpretive and educational programs hunting fishing wildlife observation and other recreational management activities 4) Develops and implements short to long-range plans annual work plans budgets and work schedules. 5) Administers the facilities and equipment management program. Develops various work plans and organizes projects covering construction repair and maintenance of equipment buildings roads trails fences dikes and other infrastructure.
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 Consideration.
ii. 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 or for Federal Wage System (FWS) wage grade positions applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method
The Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA)P.L. 114-47 allows certain individuals who currently or formerly were under time-limited competitive appointments at certain land management agencies (U.S. Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) to compete under merit promotion procedures. Note: You MUST submit ALL SF-50s and performance information for each period of temporary/term employment that qualifies for LMWFA. Performance documentation can be obtained by contacting the supervisors for the positions you served in during your 24 months. If they did not complete performance appraisals ask them to provide a statement of performance for each period of service. The statement must specify the dates for each employment period and your level of performance (dates should match the dates on the SF-50s).
Public Land Corps (PLC) Hiring Authority: Served as a qualified youth on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the PLC and received a certificate of non-competitive eligibility. Completed most recent Corps service for which a certificate of non-competitive eligibility was issued within the last 2 years. Appointment must be effected within the 2 year period. Applicants 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.
This position has a positive education requirement (see qualification section for education requirements). You MUST submit a copy of ALL your college transcripts or a list of ALL college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. Upon selection official transcripts must be received prior to appointment. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements you must show that your 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.
All selections and tentative offers of selection are contingent upon submission and verification of official transcripts.
Probation/Trial Period:
A 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 period -OR- trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
PCS INFORMATION:
-No PCS entitlements authorized
If eligible and qualified you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed.
Telework:
This position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.
Reasonable Accommodation: The USFWS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Please visit USAJOBS Help Center Reasonable accommodation policy if you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified (i.e. meet the minimum qualification requirements including any selective placement factors; education and experience requirements) for the position with a score of 85 or above on the assessment questionnaire and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP 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.
For more information visit: Qualifications Section for more information on The Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA)P.L. 114-47.
Current appointees:
- Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency;
- Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; AND
- Must have performed at an acceptable level.
Former appointees:
- Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency;
- Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years;
- Must apply for position within 2 years after separation;
- Must have been separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; AND
- Must have performed at an acceptable level.
See Qualifications Section for more information on Public Land Corps (PLC) Hiring Authority.
See Education Section for more information on Probation/Trial Period.
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.
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Required Experience:
Manager
