Biological Science Technician (Fish)

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Anderson (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Anderson, California seeks a Biological Science Technician (Fisheries) to perform field and technical work, monitoring fish populations and protecting aquatic habitats. This seasonal role involves collecting data, using GPS and GIS, and supporting hatchery operations on a rotating schedule.

Responsibilities include surveys, data entry, and maintaining records with standard fisheries methods, while adhering to program requirements and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Transcripts are required to qualify based on education.
• If education from foreign institutions is used, credentials must be evaluated by a private organization and deemed equivalent or credited.

Responsibilities

• 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 GPS, GIS, and other data-management technology.
• Organize, enter, and maintain fisheries and aquatic resource project data; assist hatchery operations where applicable.
• Carry out established fisheries, hatchery, and aquatic resource activities, including feeding and care of fish and monitoring water quality.

Skills

Field surveys

Fisheries sampling

GPS data collection

GIS data management

Education

Transcripts

Foreign education evaluation

Tools

GPS

GIS

Job description

• Hiring Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Biological Science Technicians perform field and technical work to monitor, manage, and protect natural resources, including plants, wildlife, aquatic resources, and their habitats. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Division of Human Resources is December - Febuary, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Requirements & Education

To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign education programs and that (1) deemed your education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program, or (2) given full credit for courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $19.52 – $25.37/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.