Fish Biologist

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Ashland (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Ashland, Wisconsin is seeking a Fish Biologist at the GS-11/12 level to study fish populations and support rehabilitation plans within Region 3.

You will design and conduct studies, prepare reports and presentations, and collaborate with partners at federal, state, and tribal levels to advance fisheries management objectives.

Responsibilities

• Proposing, designing, and conducting studies or monitoring protocols to determine fish population status, trends, and problems in relation to office objectives and basin wide rehabilitation plans.
• Preparing reports and presentations with findings, recommendations for changes, elimination, or improvement of operations.
• Evaluate results of fish management activities using standard and novel sampling methods and statistical analyses.
• Providing scientific and technical advice in fishery subject matter areas.
• Foster good working relations with other Fish and Wildlife Service units and with local, Tribal, State, and Federal partner agencies.
• Applying administrative management to allow planning and execution of a variety of biological programs.

Job description

Open: August 21, 2026 — Closes: September 3, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Fish Biologist within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 3, Ashland Fish & Wildlife Conservation Office, located in Ashland, Wisconsin. Salary Range: GS-11: $74,678 - $97,087 GS-12: $89,508 - $116,362

Major Duties

At the full performance level (GS-12) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Proposing, designing, and conducting studies or monitoring protocols to determine fish population status, trends, and problems in relation to office objectives and basin wide rehabilitation plans. Work with project leader and partners to identify priority projects, determine objectives and develop procedures for conducting studies. Preparing reports and presentations with findings, recommendations for changes, elimination, or improvement of operations. Evaluate results of fish management activities using standard and novel sampling methods and statistical analyses. Providing scientific and technical advice in fishery subject matter areas. Foster good working relations with other Fish and Wildlife Service units and with local, Tribal, State, and Federal partner agencies. Applying administrative management to allow planning and execution of a variety of biological programs.