Fish Hatchery Scientist

U.S.-Fish-; Riverdale Township (ND); On-site; USD 62,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery in Riverdale, North Dakota, is hiring for a GS-09/11 biological sciences role focused on hatchery operations, data collection, and program support at the federal level.

Applicants must meet the basic education requirements and specialized experience; pay is determined by GS grade with location-based adjustments. Closing date is 2026-09-03.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related fields.
• Combination of education and experience may be considered for GS-9/GS-11 if criteria met.
• Experience in laboratory or hatchery settings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage culture units (ponds, tanks, raceways) including feeding regimes and water quality monitoring.
• Handle broodstock, gamete processing, egg incubation, and fry rearing using established protocols.
• Perform fish health observations and document results accurately.
• Maintain biological, water quality, fish health, and growth datasets with precision.
• Prepare routine summaries for project leads and adjust production plans based on data.

Job description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery in Riverdale, North Dakota, is hiring for a GS-09/11 biological sciences role focused on hatchery operations, data collection, and program support at the federal level.

Applicants must meet the basic education requirements and specialized experience; pay is determined by GS grade with location-based adjustments. Closing date is 2026-09-03.