Fish and Wildlife Administrator

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
• Department: Department of the Interior
• Location: Austin, Texas
• Salary: $129311 – $168110/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: 1
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Other
• Date Posted: 2026-09-15
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-28

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Job Summary

You will serve as a Fish and Wildlife Administrator within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 2, Austin Ecological Services, located in Austin, TX.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Exercise leadership and provide direction for the management and administration of subordinate programs and activities. Provide leadership and direction to ensure appropriate coordination, strategic planning, budget and performance integration, and accomplishment reporting. Lead the development of policy to drive the periodic strategic planning efforts for these programs or projects.

Coordinate activities with other Branches/Division, Regions, field offices, sister bureaus, external agencies, and private partners for the benefit of the program or project to enhance information exchange. Maintain diversified Service intra/inter departmental contacts, to keep abreast of and utilize efficient techniques and methods to carry out the functional aspects of the area of responsibility.

Lead the development, formulation, interpretation, and implementation of policies for the assigned program. Direct the development of national, regional, or state level policy, planning, and guidance for the assigned program or project area, and as needed, coordination responsibilities with other Federal Agencies (i.e. United States Department of Agriculture, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation, etc).

Lead efforts to create administrative, financial, and results oriented accountability of the Service activities to manage natural resources for conservation and recreational purposes.

Requirements & Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience. 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 $129311 – $168110/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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