Biological Science Technician (Fish) (Seasonal)

U.S.-Fish-; Ellsworth (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks a Biological Science Technician (Fish) for the Green Lake or Craig Brook National Fish Hatcheries in Maine. This seasonal position lasts up to 6 months or 1,039 hours and is open to the first 100 applicants.

Responsibilities include assisting hatchery operations, fish surveys, stocking, and data recording. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications by 09/17/2026. Experience in fish hatchery work or related field and a biology-related degree are

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience comparable to GS-04 in the Federal service, such as fish hatchery work or fish surveys.
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 24 semester hours in biology, chemistry, or related fields with 6 hours directly related to the position.
• Combination of education and experience that meets 100% of the requirement.

Skills

Fish hatchery work

Fish surveys

Data recording

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology/related field

Job description

You will serve as a Biological Science Technician (Fish) (Seasonal) working in either of the following locations:

• Ellsworth, Maine working for the Green Lake National Fish Hatchery


• OR


• Orland, Maine working for the Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery

Open to the first 100 applicants.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the 09/17/2026 to be considered.

This is a temporary position expected to last 6 months or Not to Exceed 1039 hours.

Qualifications:

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-09/17/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either \"full-time\" (or \"40 hours a week\") or \"part-time\" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Minimum Qualification [GS-05]

1. One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-04 in the Federal service. Specialized experience may include: fish hatchery work OR fish surveys and studies; assisting with the preparation, maintenance and use of equipment; recording information in legible form; accomplishing field assessments; assisting with collection, stocking, population determination, migration studies and species identification; participating in fishery management surveys; assisting with preparing plans and presentations. OR


2. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. At least 6 semester hours of courses must have been directly related to the position to be filled such as fishery biology, ichthyology, limnology, aquaculture, etc. OR


3. A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.