Fish Biologist

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Tupelo (MS); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Tupelo, Mississippi invites applications for a biological scientist position within Region 4, Lower Mississippi River Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office.

The role involves planning and conducting complex investigations, collecting and analyzing biological data, and assessing fish and aquatic habitats. You will design field sampling programs, build partnerships with stakeholders, develop models to quantify habitat needs, and prepare annual reports and

Responsabilidades

• Plan and conduct a variety of complex investigations including design, collection, and analysis of biological data related to management of native and invasive fish and aquatic species, control of aquatic invasive species, and conservation and restoration of aquatic habitats.
• Conduct fisheries and aquatic species populations and habitat assessments sampling using various equipment and techniques in a variety of aquatic habitats including large rivers (e.g., Mississippi River), lakes and reservoirs, small streams; develop and provide oversight to an office field sampling program.
• Develop and foster partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to leverage resources and ensure appropriate collaboration and accountability, including providing biological assistance and support to partners in science-based planning, field sampling, and technical knowledge based on current published literature and other professionally endorsed practices.
• Conduct project study design, develop and utilize biological models to quantify habitat conservation needs for fish and aquatic species, evaluate invasive species management activities, and develop technological tools as identified.
• Compile, review, analyze, and report on activities for project and annual reports, scientific documents and publications, and briefings; communicate technical and non-technical information, written and verbally, with a variety of audiences.

Descripción del empleo

Open: October 15, 2026 — Closes: October 28, 2026

Summary

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 4, Lower Mississippi River Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office, Tupelo, Mississippi.

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Plan and conduct a variety of complex investigations including design, collection, and analysis of biological data related to management of native and invasive fish and aquatic species, control of aquatic invasive species, and conservation and restoration of aquatic habitats. Conduct fisheries and aquatic species populations and habitat assessments sampling using various equipment and techniques in a variety of aquatic habitats including large rivers (e.g., Mississippi River), lakes and reservoirs, small streams; develop and provide oversight to an office field sampling program. Develop and foster partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to leverage resources and ensure appropriate collaboration and accountability, including providing biological assistance and support to partners in science-based planning, field sampling, and technical knowledge based on current published literature and other professionally endorsed practices. Conduct project study design, develop and utilize biological models to quantify habitat conservation needs for fish and aquatic species, evaluate invasive species management activities, and develop technological tools as identified. Compile, review, analyze, and report on activities for project and annual reports, scientific documents and publications, and briefings; communicate technical and non-technical information, written and verbally, with a variety of audiences.