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Job SummaryHelp restore and protect America's wildlife habitats. Lead volunteer habitat restoration projects that conserve fish, wildlife, and their habitats on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands. Coordinate volunteers and partners while supporting habitat restoration, wildlife surveys, biological monitoring, and resource management projects. Use field and GIS technology to collect data and help conserve America's natural resources through hands-on stewardship and public engagement.
QualificationsTo qualify for this position at the GS-7 grade level you must meet one of the following qualification requirements: Specialized Experience Requirement: you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: assisting with habitat restoration and wildlife management projects; leading or providing guidance to volunteers, crews, or other personnel performing habitat restoration or conservation work; conducting wildlife surveys or biological monitoring activities; collecting, recording, and maintaining biological or environmental data; operating GPS units, radio tracking equipment, or cameras to support resource management activities; and assisting with the preparation of technical reports or project documentation. -OR- Education: Successful completion of at least one full year (18 semester hours) of graduate level education that is directly related to the work of this position. You must submit copies of your transcripts with your application. OR- Combination of education and experience. To qualify based on a combination of education and experience, you must have successfully completed graduate education directly related to the work of this position and possess qualifying specialized experience. To calculate your qualifications, divide your total qualifying graduate semester hours by 18. Then divide your total months of qualifying specialized experience by 12 months. Add the two percentages together. The combined total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must submit copies of your transcripts with your application. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-08/06/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. To receive credit for experience, 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. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. 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.
Major DutiesThis position is located within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 1, Midway Atoll, Midway. The major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Lead volunteer habitat restoration projects that improve fish and wildlife habitats on public lands. Support volunteers and youth crews during restoration and conservation projects. Assist in planning and implementing habitat restoration, wildlife surveys, and biological monitoring activities. Collect, record, and analyze biological and environmental data to support wildlife management decisions. Use GPS, GIS, and other field equipment to map habitats, track wildlife, and manage project data. Operate and maintain vehicles, boats, tractors, and field equipment used in habitat restoration and biological studies. Coordinate with landowners, partners, and community groups to support habitat restoration and conservation efforts. Prepare reports, maps, and other project documentation to communicate biological findings and restoration results.RequirementsMust provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.