Fish Biologist

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Essex Junction (VT); Remote; USD 76,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Essex Junction, Vermont, seeks a Fish Biologist to coordinate sea lamprey control activities and lead field teams. The role requires overseeing equipment, data analysis, and reporting, with a focus on collaboration across agencies.

The position offers telework eligibility, a defined pay range, and work within the Lake Champlain area. Applicants must meet the education requirements and provide transcripts as part of the process.

Qualifications

• Mandatory education requirement. Transcripts must be submitted to support education claimed.
• Unofficial transcripts acceptable if used for qualification; official transcripts required before start.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate field activities with federal/state agencies and local officials to advance sea lamprey control efforts.
• Lead team members to complete work plan objectives and field tasks following safety policies.
• Ensure inventory and maintenance of equipment and supplies, including field equipment and HPLC systems.
• Draw conclusions from data, perform statistical analysis, and draft reports and visuals.
• Prepare and deliver presentations at professional meetings and conferences.

Tools

HPLC

Job description

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

You will serve as a Fish Biologist within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Lake Champlain Fish & Wild Conservation Office, Essex Junction, Vermont.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Coordinates field activities with other federal and state agencies, local public officials, and the general public to advance and advise on sea lamprey control activities in Lake Champlain. Participates as technical expert on sea lampreys in subgroups of the Lake Champlain Fish and Wildlife Management Cooperative and multi-agency task forces.

Plans, coordinates, and schedules tasks based upon workload and program priorities. Leads members of team to complete work plan objectives and other field activities following appropriate protocols and safety policy. Ensures inventory and procurement of equipment, materials, and supplies to meet operational needs. Responsible for the proper use, care, and maintenance of equipment used in field operations, including HPLC systems.

Draws conclusions from complex data to recommend control actions. Performs statistical analysis on data to support conclusions and recommendations. Uses appropriate software tools to draft reports and illustrative materials. Prepares and delivers presentations at professional meetings, conferences, and symposia.

Requirements & Education

This position has a mandatory education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted.

Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.

For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications

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 $76203 – $99069/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-22.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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