Refuge Manager
Vacant

Deputy Refuge Manager
Patrick Martin (Patrick_Martin@fws.gov)

Lead Refuge Ranger
Kevin Godsea (Kevin_Godsea@fws.gov)

Law Enforcement Officer
Jim Mathisen (James_Mathisen@fws.gov)

Administrative Officer
Patti Bennett-Taylor (Patti_BennettTaylor@fws.gov)

Office Assistant
Julie Hiller (Julie_Hiller@fws.gov)

Wildlife Biologist
Joyce Mazourek (Joyce_Mazourek@fws.gov)

Region 4 Invasive Species Strike Team Leader
Bill Thomas (William_G_Thomas@fws.gov)

Region 4 Invasive Species Strike Team Assistant
Vacant

Lead Forestry Technician
Paul Ryan (Paul_Ryan@fws.gov)

Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Project Biologist
Vacant

Realty Specialist
Susan Trokey (Susan_Trokey@fws.gov)

Refuge Ranger/Volunteer Coordinator
Jeff Combs (Jeffrey_Combs@fws.gov)

Refuge Ranger/Education Coordinator
Toni Westland (Toni_Wetland@fws.gov)

Refuge Ranger/Career Seasonal
Linda Patton (Linda_Patton@fws.gov)

Refuge Ranger
Barbara Dell (Barbara_Dell@fws.gov)

Equipment Operator
Dave Lucas (David_D_Lucas@fws.gov)
Willie Colon-Rios (Willie_ColonRios@fws.gov)

Motorboat Operator Certification Course Coordinator
Richard Blackburn (Richard_Blackburn@fws.gov)

Student Temporary Employment Program
Traci Hameetman (Traci_Hameetman@fws.gov)

Facilities Operation Specialist
Christopher Hotaling (Christopher_Hotaling@fws.gov)

Atlantic Coast JV-GIS
Kirsten Luke (Kirsten_Luke@fws.gov)

The refuge often hires a seasonal who works from November through April doing interpretive programs and works in the Education Center. All jobs, permanent and seasonal, are advertised through the federal government jobs site, www.usajobs.opm.gov.

The refuge also periodically hires interns. If you're interested in an environmental education internship, please contact Toni_Westland@fws.gov. For biology internships, please contact Joyce_Mazourek@fws.gov.

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