Fish Biologist

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Warm Springs (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a Fish Biologist at the Warm Springs Fish Health Center in Georgia. These are GS-7 and GS-9 term positions with an appointment lasting at least 13 months and potentially longer based on regulations and management decisions.

You will support daily hatchery operations, monitor fish health, collect and analyze data, and collaborate with partners to advance fishery restoration and outreach across the program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily hatchery operations including fish culture and disease control.
• Conduct visual and microscopic examinations of fish for diseases and parasites.
• Collect and help analyze water quality and biological data to support healthy fish production.
• Maintain electronic records and generate reports on hatchery operations and production.

Skills

Fish biology

Data collection

Hatchery operations

Job description

Open: August 17, 2026 — Closes: August 31, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Fish Biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the Warm Springs Fish Health Center in Georgia. These are GS-7 and GS-9 term positions (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition at management's discretion.

Major Duties

In this role, you support fish culture and conservation by helping manage daily hatchery operations, monitoring fish health, collecting and analyzing biological data, assisting with projects and studies, and engaging with partners and the public to support fishery restoration and outreach. GS-07 Fish Biologist Major Duties Assist with daily hatchery operations including fish culture, disease control, broodstock care, egg incubation, feeding, cleaning, and tagging programs. Conduct visual and microscopic examinations of fish for diseases and parasites, and implement disease control plans under supervision. Collect and help analyze water quality and biological data to support healthy fish production and apply corrective measures as directed. Maintain electronic records and generate reports on hatchery operations, including feeding, water quality, disease incidents, inventory, and production. Support technical and administrative tasks such as annual reporting, facility management, safety, training, budgeting, partnerships, outreach, and public relations. GS-09 Fish Biologist Major Duties Lead daily hatchery operations by managing fish culture activities, disease control, broodstock care, egg incubation, feeding, cleaning, and tagging programs. Conduct visual and microscopic examinations of fish for diseases and parasites, recommend actions, and administer treatments as needed. Collect, monitor, and analyze water quality and biological data to ensure healthy fish production and implement corrective measures. Maintain electronic records and generate reports on hatchery operations, including feeding, water quality,disease incidents, inventory, and production. Assist with technical and administrative tasks such as annual reporting, facility management, safety, training, budgeting, partnerships, outreach, and public relations.