Fish Biologist

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Yakima (WA); Remote; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service invites applications for a Fish Biologist in Yakima, Washington. You will provide biological support on management of fish and aquatic species and conservation of habitats, using data-driven approaches to inform decisions.

Responsibilities include preparing progress reports, analyzing fisheries data with R, and contributing to investigations. The role involves presenting results at meetings and supporting planning and implementation of studies.

Qualifications

• This position requires documentation of education as part of the qualification process.
• Unofficial transcripts may be requested during the process and must be official if selected.
• Foreign education evaluation may be required for foreign degrees.

Responsibilities

• Prepares reports on progress and completion of fisheries activities and formulates recommendations for review by supervisor.
• Uses automated computer programs (e.g., R) to manage large sets of data.
• Assists in conducting investigations including design, collection, and analysis of fisheries data.
• Participates in planning and implementation of investigations including design, collection, and analysis of fisheries data.
• Participates in presenting project results at public and scientific meetings and conferences.

Skills

Fisheries data analysis

Biological support

Data management

R

Tools

R

Job description

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

You will serve as a Fish Biologist with US Fish and Wildlife Service. You will provide biological support on a variety of issues relating to management of fish and aquatic species and conservation of aquatic habitats.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Prepares reports on progress and completion of fisheries activities and formulates recommendations for review by supervisor. Uses automated computer programs (e.g., R) to manage large sets of data. Assists in conducting a variety of investigations including the design, collection, and analysis of fisheries data.

Participates in the planning and implementation of a wide variety of investigations including the design, collection, and analysis of fisheries data. Participates in the presentation of project results at public and scientific meetings and conferences.

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 $61722 – $80243/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-03.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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