Chief Strategist for the National Wildlife Refuge System

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us department of interiorWashington (DC)

Natural Sciences Managers Administration of Conservation Programs

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About the role

The Department of the Interior is recruiting for the Senior Executive Service role of Assistant Director, National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) in Washington, DC. This executive position leads nationwide policies and operations within the Refuge System, guiding strategic planning, budgeting, and performance across diverse conservation programs. This role requires ECQ/TQ demonstration, extensive leadership experience, and ability to build partnerships with Federal, state, and Tribal entities to

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