Data-Driven Fish Biologist | Telework Eligible

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Yakima (WA); Remote; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service invites applications for a Fish Biologist in Yakima, Washington. You will provide biological support on management of fish and aquatic species and conservation of habitats, using data-driven approaches to inform decisions.

Responsibilities include preparing progress reports, analyzing fisheries data with R, and contributing to investigations. The role involves presenting results at meetings and supporting planning and implementation of studies.

Qualifications

• This position requires documentation of education as part of the qualification process.
• Unofficial transcripts may be requested during the process and must be official if selected.
• Foreign education evaluation may be required for foreign degrees.

Responsibilities

• Prepares reports on progress and completion of fisheries activities and formulates recommendations for review by supervisor.
• Uses automated computer programs (e.g., R) to manage large sets of data.
• Assists in conducting investigations including design, collection, and analysis of fisheries data.
• Participates in planning and implementation of investigations including design, collection, and analysis of fisheries data.
• Participates in presenting project results at public and scientific meetings and conferences.

Skills

Fisheries data analysis

Biological support

Data management

R

Tools

R

Job description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service invites applications for a Fish Biologist in Yakima, Washington. You will provide biological support on management of fish and aquatic species and conservation of habitats, using data-driven approaches to inform decisions.

Responsibilities include preparing progress reports, analyzing fisheries data with R, and contributing to investigations. The role involves presenting results at meetings and supporting planning and implementation of studies.