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Wildlife Refuge Specialist

U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceRandlett, UtahPosted 19 Oct 2026

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All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 11/02/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted.

An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification. Basic Requirement: A. Degree: 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; and 3 semester hours in botany, and 3 semester hours in conservation biology.

OR B. Combination of education and 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 such wildlife courses as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, or wildlife management; and 3 semester hours in botany, and 3 semester hours in conservation biology, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Minimum Qualification [GS-09] A.

I possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience includes: (1) applying principles and practices of wildlife biology, ecology, or natural resource management to carry out habitat conservation, restoration, or wildlife management activities; (2) reviewing natural resource activities for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, or policies, such as the Endangered Species Act (ESA) or National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and identifying potential conflicts or concerns; and (3) communicating biological or natural resource information, findings, or recommendations to supervisors, staff, partners, or the public.

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OR B. Successfully completed two academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Master's degree in zoology, wildlife management, or other appropriate field of biology directly related to this position. NOTE: Transcripts required. OR C. I possess a combination of progressively higher-level graduate education and experience as listed above. To combine education and experience, first convert quarter hours to semester hours by multiplying by the fraction 2/3.

Then, divide your number of graduate semester hours in excess of the first 18 hours by the number 18 (or the number your school uses to represent one year of graduate education). Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include hours per week and transcripts. NOTE: Transcripts required, and your resume must contain sufficient information, e.g., complete begin/end dates, hours worked per week, duties performed, etc., for each period of work for consideration to meet this standard.

-OR- Minimum Qualification [GS-11] A. I possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience includes: (1) independently planning, coordinating, or implementing wildlife and habitat management, conservation, or restoration activities; (2) applying natural resource laws, regulations, and policies, such as the Endangered Species Act (ESA) or National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), to evaluate management activities, identify compliance concerns, or develop recommendations; and (3) coordinating with internal staff, government agencies, partners, or the public on natural resource management activities and participating in the development of management plans, annual work plans, or associated budgets.

NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient information, e.g., complete begin/end dates, work schedule, duties performed, etc., for each time frame to be considered. OR B. Possess three (3) years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in in zoology, wildlife management, or other appropriate field of biology directly related to this position. NOTE: Transcripts required.

OR C. I possess a combination of progressively higher level graduate education and experience as listed above. To combine education and experience, first convert quarter hours to semester hours by multiplying by the fraction 2/3. Then, divide your number of graduate semester hours in excess of the first 36 hours by the number 18 (or the number your school uses to represent one year of graduate education). Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months.

Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include hours per week and transcripts. Volunteer Experience: 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.

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