Field & Hatchery Fish Biologist

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service; Suches (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in Suches, Georgia is seeking a Fish Biologist, GS-0482-7, at the GS-9 level. The role involves fish culture operations, water quality monitoring, field sampling, and hatchery outreach to support trout populations and habitat conservation.

The position emphasizes documentation, proper hours of work, and meeting basic educational requirements with transcripts. Collaboration with federal and state partners is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological science with at least 6 semester hours in aquatic subjects and 12 in animal sciences; transcripts required.
• Specialized experience or education combination to qualify; document hours per week.
• Volunteer experience can count toward qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Participate in spawning operations, egg collection, fertilization, incubation monitoring and care of fry and fingerlings.
• Feed and observe fish, administer feed, monitor growth and health indicators.
• Monitor and maintain water quality by measuring temperature, DO, pH and flow rates.
• Participate in field sampling and habitat assessments to track species distribution and population trends.
• Assist hatchery outreach by giving tours and supporting visitor center activities.

Skills

Fish culture activities

Water quality monitoring

Field sampling

Hatchery outreach tours

Fry and fingerling care

Education

Bachelor's in biological science with aquatic & animal sciences coursework

Graduate-level education in biological science

Tools

None

Job description

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in Suches, Georgia is seeking a Fish Biologist, GS-0482-7, at the GS-9 level. The role involves fish culture operations, water quality monitoring, field sampling, and hatchery outreach to support trout populations and habitat conservation.

The position emphasizes documentation, proper hours of work, and meeting basic educational requirements with transcripts. Collaboration with federal and state partners is expected.