Fisheries Field Technician: Data, Hatchery & Habitat

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Anderson (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Anderson, California seeks a Biological Science Technician (Fisheries) to perform field and technical work, monitoring fish populations and protecting aquatic habitats. This seasonal role involves collecting data, using GPS and GIS, and supporting hatchery operations on a rotating schedule.

Responsibilities include surveys, data entry, and maintaining records with standard fisheries methods, while adhering to program requirements and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Transcripts are required to qualify based on education.
• If education from foreign institutions is used, credentials must be evaluated by a private organization and deemed equivalent or credited.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys and monitoring of fish populations, aquatic organisms, and aquatic habitats.
• Collect biological and environmental data and specimens using established fisheries sampling methods and equipment.
• Record and maintain project data using GPS, GIS, and other data-management technology.
• Organize, enter, and maintain fisheries and aquatic resource project data; assist hatchery operations where applicable.
• Carry out established fisheries, hatchery, and aquatic resource activities, including feeding and care of fish and monitoring water quality.

Skills

Field surveys

Fisheries sampling

GPS data collection

GIS data management

Education

Transcripts

Foreign education evaluation

Tools

GPS

GIS

Job description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Anderson, California seeks a Biological Science Technician (Fisheries) to perform field and technical work, monitoring fish populations and protecting aquatic habitats. This seasonal role involves collecting data, using GPS and GIS, and supporting hatchery operations on a rotating schedule.

Responsibilities include surveys, data entry, and maintaining records with standard fisheries methods, while adhering to program requirements and safety protocols.