Fish and Wildlife Administrator (Refuge Manager)

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
• Department: Department of the Interior
• Location: Kodiak, Alaska
• Salary: $142216 – $184886/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: 1
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Not Required
• Date Posted: 2026-09-23
• Application Deadline: 2026-10-06

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Job Summary

You will serve as a Fish and Wildlife Administrator (Refuge Manager) with US Fish and Wildlife Service. The Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge covers about 1.9 million acres in remote Alaska, protecting forests, wetlands, and coastal habitats. Some areas are accessible only by boat or plane. Salary: $142,216 - $184,886. Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) rate of 3.00% is authorized.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Requirements & Education

This position has a mandatory education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted.

Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.

For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications

Contact

StaffingTeam6@ios.doi.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $142216 – $184886/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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