The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the nation’s premier conservation agency, is advertising for a Supervisory Hydrologist (Series GS-1315-14) to work within the National Wildlife Refuge System. The position is located in the Regional Office in Albuquerque and would lead the Division of Water Resources team, providing hydrologic science and water rights expertise. The Refuge System, an overall program of approximately 400 employees, has a combined budget of over $50 million and supports numerous unique national wildlife refuges.

Please pass along this opportunity to join a highly productive and rewarding program to any potential applicants. See the attached background information about attractions and amenities in Albuquerque and central New Mexico. For questions or more information, please contact Steve Reagan at (505) 248-6645.

If interested, visit www.usajobs.gov/ or use the links below to view information about job qualifications and application procedures:

For current federal employees and certain other applicants, use this link:

Announcement Number: R2-20-10692963-CS-MP

Opens: 01/08/2020   Closes: 01/22/2020

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/556103700

For Members of the Public and Career Transition applicants use this link:

Announcement Number: R2-20-10694006-CS-DE

Opens: 01/09/2020   Closes: 01/23/2020

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/556189900

***************************************************************************

About the Region: The Region’s distinctive landscapes provide habitat for a wide variety of remarkable native plant and animal species, including nearly 200 species listed under the Endangered Species Act. In Arizona, wildlife adapts to environments ranging from lowland deserts to scenic mountain peaks. New Mexico’s vistas intertwine with ancient cultural landscapes accommodating many species sacred to Native Americans. From the gulf coast beaches to the plains of the panhandle, Texas is home to a wide variety of species including whooping cranes, the Kemps Ridley sea turtle, and the lesser prairie-chicken. Oklahoma’s expansive landscapes include species that represent the historic character of the West, where prairie dogs, elk and bison still roam the plains. Weaving through all of these landscapes are hundreds of species of migratory birds that migrate through the Region.

***************************************************************************

About New Mexico's biggest city: Albuquerque is a vibrant city with a diverse people, culture and history. No matter your interests, the city has countless opportunities for you to explore. Sample traditional New Mexican cuisine that takes minutes to make and hundreds of years to prepare, experience world-class museums, stroll along Central Avenue under the vintage neon glow of Route 66, or soar high above the city in the hot air ballooning capital of the world.

The city’s climate features 300 sunny days a year, while temperatures are moderated by its mile high elevation. Albuquerque (a.k.a. The Duke City) enjoys four seasons with potential snow in the winter and sunny days in the 90s during the summer. Enjoy the city’s 286 urban parks and 113 miles of urban trails including 16 miles of trails through the Rio Grande’s cottonwood bosque (forest). Looming directly to the east are the Sandia Mountains that reach over 10,000 feet and are great for hiking, trail running, mountain biking, and skiing. In the spring, kayakers and rafters flock to whitewater stretches of the Rio Grande and Rio Chama, and it's the hot air balloon capital of the world. All told, New Mexico features ~27,000,000 acres of public lands.

***************************************************************************

Fun facts about Albuquerque:

·         AFAR Travel Guide named Albuquerque a fall 2019 destination

·         Family Vacation Critic named the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta a 12 Best Fall Family Festivals in the U.S. 2019

·         USA Today 10Best featured Albuquerque on their list of 10 of the best road trips you need to take this summer

·         Albuquerque made Oyster's list of The Best Summer Vacations to Take in 2019

·         Travel Channel included Albuquerque on their list of 10 Affordable Family-Friendly Road Trips for 2019

·         Albuquerque was named No. 1 on MovieMaker's list of The Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker

·         AARP named Albuquerque one of the most Affordable U.S. Destinations for 2019

·         The Columbus Dispatch named Albuquerque one of the cities on their list: These Five Cities are Best Bets When Traveling With Pets

·         Men's Journal named Albuquerque one of The 50 Best Spring Weekend Getaways: Mini Vacation Destinations Worth Exploring

·         TripAdvisor named Albuquerque on of the 20 Top Places to Visit in the U.S. in 2019

·         Travel Channel named Albuquerque one of The 10 Best 2019 Budget Travel Destinations

·         Albuquerque ranked among the Most Dog-Friendly Vacation Destinations in the U.S. by Viewfinder

·         Albuquerque was named one of the Best Stops on a Minor League Baseball Tour by CarRentals.com, an Expedia group company

·         Oyster.com named Albuquerque one of 9 Best Long Weekend Getaways in the U.S

·         Albuquerque was named one of 15 healthiest Cities in America by Reader's Digest

***************************************************************************

Albuquerque is:

·         a great place to watch a sunset

·         wildlife-friendly

·         a bikeable city

·         great for active families

·         a place that treasures open space (parks and trails, etc.)

·         great for beer lovers and microbreweries

·         friendly, hip and trendy

·         close to places to hunt and fish