Fish Scientist: Field Research & Habitat Analytics

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Tupelo, MS seeks qualified personnel to plan and conduct investigations on native and invasive fish and aquatic species, manage sampling programs, and develop tools for habitat conservation.

You will collaborate with internal and external partners, analyze biological data, and prepare reports and briefings. Qualifications emphasize biology, field sampling, and communication of scientific results.

Qualifications

• Biological science with aquatic course work (e.g., limnology, ichthyology) and animal sciences coursework.
• Combination of education and experience may be acceptable.
• Current federal employees: hours per week must be shown or SF-50 submitted.
• Graduate education may substitute for experience as described.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct complex investigations: design, collection, and analysis of biological data for native/invasive fish and aquatic species.
• Conduct population and habitat assessments across diverse aquatic habitats and sample with various equipment.
• Develop partnerships with stakeholders to support science-based planning and field sampling.
• Design studies, build biological models to quantify habitat needs, evaluate invasive species management, and develop tools.
• Compile and report findings for annual reports, publications, and briefings to diverse audiences.

Job description

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Tupelo, MS seeks qualified personnel to plan and conduct investigations on native and invasive fish and aquatic species, manage sampling programs, and develop tools for habitat conservation.

You will collaborate with internal and external partners, analyze biological data, and prepare reports and briefings. Qualifications emphasize biology, field sampling, and communication of scientific results.