Federal Employment Benefits
Why FWS is a great place to work!
Conservation of natural resources impacts many facets of American life.
FWS is committed to playing a critical role in protecting and enhancing
fish and wildlife, as well as their habitats. As a FWS employee, you will
become a part of the growing and diverse workforce who works to make measurable
improvements in conservation by providing the expertise that sustains many
healthy ecosystems.
At FWS, you are eligible for a wide range of comprehensive benefits such
as:
- A varied selection of cost-shared health insurance plans
- Life insurance coverage options
- Comprehensive retirement benefits
- A tax-deferred Thrift Savings Plan (401K)
- 13 to 26 vacation days, based on total Federal service
- 13 paid sick leave days per year
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Possible eligibility for flexible work schedules and telecommuting
- Paid transit benefits
- Overtime pay