To Prospective Applicants and Professionals:
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is sharing links to our lists of career and internship opportunities, along with other information of interest to potential applicants.
Career & Internship Opportunities
Potential applicants can visit FWS careers for more information about the different careers we have at FWS and within the Department of the Interior. Go to our FWS careers searchable map and database to locate current opportunities within FWS.
In addition, FWS collaborates with nongovernmental organizations (partner intern opportunities) to provide internship opportunities for students and graduates, which can lead to a valuable experience for a future career with FWS.
Note: If you have a question about a specific position or internship, please contact the person listed directly in the specific announcement.
Career Spotlight
Public Lands Transportation Fellows Program
Looking for your chance to impact transportation and environmental conservation through valuable, real-world application and solutions?
Join our upcoming 1-hour informational session designed to provide an overview of the Public Lands Transportation Fellows (PLTF) program, including details on how you can apply to serve as part of our 2023 PLTF Cohort. Potential applicants, as well as professors and student associations, are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Informational sessions will: outline PLTF objectives, goals, and the 2023 cohort timeline; example projects and locations; and, the unique contributions and accomplishments of past fellows. We’ll also introduce you to current PLTF fellows who will be on hand to share their day-to-day experience and to answer your questions live.
The 2023 Public Lands Transportation Fellows Program provides paid opportunities to advance the transportation workforce by attracting our next generation of public stewards to the field of transportation— through unique opportunities for career development and public service on key visitor transportation issues. Fellows work closely under the coaching and mentoring of staff of Federal Land Management Agencies (FLMAs), such as the National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, to facilitate transportation planning or implementation projects for transportation solutions that preserve valuable resources and enhance the visitor experience. Through service at a unit or region/field office, fellows are invited to incite innovative change in our transportation systems and environmental lands management through significant contributions that advance cost-effective sustainability.
For more information on the PLTF, including how to answer the call to apply your skills and talents, and to access session recordings, visit: https://
westerntransportationinstitute .org/professional-development/ public-lands-transportation- fellows/ An informational session will be offered on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm ET
To register for this session, go to:
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Happy Holidays from all of us at the Department of the Interior (click to view our video message)
Wildlife-related Holiday Gifts
Searching for a last-minute gift for that nature lover in your life? Check out our guide to gifts that help support fish, wildlife and their habitats.
Most families include a beloved pet (or several), but know before you purchase. The growing demand for unusual pets like turtles, tropical fish, birds, unique plants, and lizards has fueled the illicit pet trade. Some wild-caught animals are falsely advertised as captive-bred, including native turtles and tortoises collected illegally. Before purchasing an exotic pet or unique plant, ask for documentation that the species was traded legally, including permits when applicable.
Help us AND wildlife! Report suspicious behavior. If you suspect someone is collecting or selling wild-caught animals, submit a wildlife crime tip or call our tip line (1–844-FWS-TIPS).
Not only are you helping wildlife but there may also be an additional incentive involved, as we are authorized to pay rewards for information or assistance related to investigations.
Happy Holidays and thank you for caring about plants and wildlife!
Holiday Cards for Anglers, Fishers and Fish Lovers
Are you looking for a card that's just a little bit fishy? Are you angling for the perfect fish pun? We’ve got some holiday card fin-spiration for all the fish aficionados in your life. So light those Hanukkah candles; decorate that Christmas tree; or prepare to dance alone under the Solstice moon.
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