The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) mission is to work with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. Our ~9000 employees work in all 50 states and U.S. territories in partnership with others to achieve this mission.
DFP is a Direct Hire Authority Program that includes an 11-week Fellowship project for current students at the rising senior undergraduate or graduate school level. Upon successful completion of the Fellowship program, along with degree conferral, participants may be directly hired or appointed to full-time, permanent positions without competition.
FWS' goal is to promote and maintain a diverse and inclusive workforce that thrives in an environment accessible to all and free of employment discrimination. The DFP program is designed to attract highly talented and diverse Fellows with particular focus in attracting women and other low participation groups in our workforce, including but not limited to, African America/Black, Alaska Native, Asian, Hispanic, Native American, Pacific Islander, and students with disabilities.
of employment discrimination. The DFP program is designed to attract highly talented and diverse Fellows with particular focus in attracting women and other low participation groups in our workforce, including but not limited to, African America/Black, Alaska Native, Asian, Hispanic, Native American, Pacific Islander, and students with disabilities.
*Note: Students who will complete their degree requirements during the fellowship or prior to September 22, 2024, are not eligible to apply.