This position is a Wildlife Refuge Manager, GS- 0485-13 working in Yuma, Arizona (AZ) for the R2-Southwest Arizona Refuges Complex.

Duties

As a Wildlife Refuge Manager your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Wildlife Biology Ecology and Habitat Management Formulates, develops and implements the Refuge/WMD's policies and programs. Oversees and administers the biological program at assigned Refuge/WMD(s), administering land and aquatic conservation activities, habitat development, clean-up, contaminant and restoration projects, research programs, population studies, wildlife inventory, and monitoring activities to include species lifecycle requirements and management. Ensures all projects comply with national, regional, and Refuge/WMD policies, regulations, and mandates. May also explore and plan land acquisition activities and issues in coordination with realty specialists and landowners. Ensures preparation and approves Special Use Permits, as needed, for activities such as grazing, planting, and harvesting hay or other crops, wildlife and ecological research, military land restoration and clean-up, specialized uses (rights-of-way, telecommunication sites, military installations, etc.) and/or commercial filming. Develops and implements permit specific compatibility criteria. Oversees and ensures the administration of general operations associated with Fire Management (application, prevention and suppression) and Law Enforcement programs. Natural Resources Program Management Oversees, administers, and ensures the development and coordination of Comprehensive Conservation Plans, Habitat Management Plans, Land Acquisition and Protection Plans, Refuge Operational Needs plans, etc. Remains abreast of current and changing natural resources laws. Develops networks and builds alliances with stakeholders and partners. Collaborates to build strategic relationships, achieve common goals, and eliminate barriers. Represents the Service as refuge management. Participates in the coordination and development of national level policy on wildlife refuge management programmatic and/or operational issues. Visitor Services Oversees and administers the Refuge/WMD's Visitor Services program. Designs, formulates, and implements public use studies to develop new techniques and methodologies for effecting solutions to unique, unusual, and/or controversial problems and to develop diverse public use programs. Reviews and makes priority public use decisions based on expert knowledge of criteria and policy. Oversees and ensures the development and review of brochures, interpretive panels, exhibits, websites, etc. Develops and implements site plans. Reviews and comments on site designs developed by staff, Service specialists, or contractors. Program Planning and Business Administration Initiates and ensures the development, approval, and implementation of annual work plans, budgets, cost estimates, grants funding administration, and program schedules. Coordinates with state, local and other Federal agencies and special interest groups when formulating long-range plans for the management of the Refuge/WMD's natural resources. Develops, drafts, and submits funding proposals for internal and external funding. Implements funded projects. Oversees and reviews the development of administrative reports associated with wildlife management and administrative programs. Identifies and implements best practices and lessons learned. Oversees and ensures the administration of the facilities and equipment management programs. Supervision Supervises a multifaceted team of professional, technical, analytical, and administrative support staff. Exercises significant responsibilities in dealing with management/officials throughout the Service and across program areas and directs a program or major program segment with significant resources and national importance. Sets work priorities consistent with the Service's long-term strategies. Emphasizes quality and organizational and employee performance measurement. Responsible for creating an environment that encourages and rewards cooperation, collective problem solving, and participative decision-making. Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods. Ensures that work is conducted safely and actively supports, implements, and complies with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Actively supports and implements the Service's Human Resources program. This includes ensuring equal opportunity for all supervised employees and selections for training and education programs, promotions and awards, as well as fair and impartial recruitment and selection for new employees. Responsible for ensuring compliance with the Service's "Safety Creed."

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
• Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
• 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.
• Driver's License: Selectees MAY be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
• Uniform: Official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform MAY be required.
• Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Supervisory Probationary Period: 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.
• Notice of Financial Disclosure Report Requirement: This position is subject to a financial disclosure requirement and you will be required to complete either OGE Form 278e or OGE Form 450 as applicable within 30 days of your appointment
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by 08/23/2023 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification. Basic Requirement 0485 Series: Successful completion of a course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a degree with a major 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. (Unofficial transcripts are accepted. May require official transcripts if selected.) OR Successful completion of courses in an accredited college or university equivalent to a major in zoology, wildlife management, or 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 PLUS appropriate experience and/or additional education comparable to the completion of a 4-year course of study. (Unofficial transcripts are accepted. May require official transcripts if selected.) NOTE: This experience must be detailed in your resume if qualifying under this standard. AND Minimum Qualification [GS-13] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes: Planning, administering, evaluating, managing, and/or operating programs, activities, and projects associated with conserving and managing fish and/or wildlife resources on public or private land for the purpose of providing critical habitat for fish and wildlife; overseeing budgets; collaborating with internal and/or external groups on natural resource issues, such as Federal and/or State agencies, elected officials and their staff, and/or tribal governments, environmental groups, recreation groups, or the public to gain understanding on controversial or technical issues and respond to concerns; supervising a team to accomplish tasks and projects; make recommendations on conservation matters. 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 OPM's 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 Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements

Education

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 institution's 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 school's 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. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Division of Human Resources Division of Human Resources 500 Gold Avenue, SW Room 5222 Albuquerque, NM 87103 US
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Phone: 833-512-0482
• Email: [email protected]