# Wildlife Refuge Manager

Hiring organization: [U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/u-s-fish-and-wildlife-service)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/e501272c-d871-40f3-81ca-effd4609a2c0

Listed on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Management
- Location: Madison, SD
- Salary: 106437 – 138370 USD per year

## Summary

Lead a complex network of wetlands and wildlife refuges across eastern South Dakota for the federal government, managing conservation programs, staff, budgets, and public engagement while advancing ecosystem protection through science-based land management. This role suits experienced natural resource professionals who combine biological expertise with leadership capability and enjoy building partnerships across agencies and communities.

_Our summary, not U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's wording._

## Skills named

Budget Management, GIS, Land Management

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in wildlife management, zoology, or related biology field with specified coursework (9 semester hours zoology, 6 semester hours wildlife courses, 3 semester hours botany, 3 semester hours conservation biology)
- One year of specialized experience at GS-12 federal level or equivalent in wildlife and habitat management
- Demonstrated experience carrying out conservation projects and administering conservation easements on public lands
- Experience leading natural resource planning or compliance processes such as conservation or habitat plans
- Experience building cooperative relationships with tribes, communities, agencies, and landowners on natural resource issues
- Experience leading teams by setting priorities and providing guidance on refuge or land management operations

Apply on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890851500