Biological Science Technician (Fish) (Seasonal)

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking Biological Science Technicians to support fisheries, aquatic resources, and hatchery programs.

Duties may include monitoring fish populations and habitats, collecting and managing biological data, and assisting with hatchery operations. The position involves field work across multiple locations with seasonal variations; entry-on-duty period is December through July 2027 and depends on weather, funding, and project needs.

Qualifications

• Biological aptitude and field data collection experience preferred.
• Familiarity with GPS and GIS data handling is a plus.
• Ability to work in outdoor conditions and coordinate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys and monitor fish populations and habitats.
• Collect and manage biological data and specimens.
• Record data using GPS, GIS, and other data-management tools.
• Assist with hatchery operations including fish care and water quality monitoring.
• Provide guidance to staff and volunteers as duties expand.

Job description

This listing is a summary.

Open: October 19, 2026 — Closes: October 26, 2026

Summary

Biological Science Technicians support fisheries, aquatic resource, and fish hatchery programs. Depending on the location, duties may include monitoring fish populations and habitats, collecting and managing biological data, and assisting with fish culture and hatchery operations. The anticipated entry-on-duty period is December - July 2027. but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Major Duties

Some of the Biological Science Technician (Fisheries) Standard Duties include but are not limited to: Conduct surveys and monitoring of fish populations, aquatic organisms, and aquatic habitats. Collect biological and environmental data and specimens using established fisheries sampling methods and equipment. Record and maintain project data using Global Positioning System (GPS), Geographic Information System (GIS), and other data-management technology. Organize, enter, and maintain fisheries and aquatic resource project data. Depending on the location, assist with fish hatchery operations, including fish care and feeding; monitoring fish health, growth, and water quality; handling and inventorying fish or eggs; maintaining fish culture records; and cleaning and maintaining hatchery equipment and facilities. Additional duties for GS-05: You may carry out established fisheries, hatchery, and aquatic resource activities, including feeding and caring for fish, monitoring water quality, collecting and recording field or fish production data, and assisting with reports and project documentation. Additional duties for GS-06: You may independently carry out established fisheries, hatchery, and aquatic resource activities, including fish culture, monitoring fish health and water quality, and collecting and evaluating project data. You may operate and maintain sampling or hatchery equipment, maintain fish production records, and assist with project implementation, data analysis, and preparation of reports and plans. Additional duties for GS-07: You may coordinate and lead established fisheries, hatchery, and aquatic resource activities; schedule field projects or fish culture work; and provide technical guidance to staff, interns, and volunteers. You may train personnel in fish identification, sampling and fish culture methods, data collection, habitat assessment, and equipment use; monitor fish production and health data; ensure data quality; identify operational concerns; evaluate project results; and prepare draft reports and recommendations.