Fisheries Field Technician & Data Specialist

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); Red Bluff (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in Red Bluff, CA seeks a GS-05/06 Fisheries Technician to conduct fish surveys, collect biological data, and support conservation projects. The role includes field and office work, with a probationary period and compliance with federal requirements.

The position emphasizes data quality, cross-agency collaboration, and preparation of reports to guide management decisions and restoration efforts.

Qualifications

• 1) At least a full year of specialized experience at GS-04 level or equivalent for GS-05. 2) Experience collecting and recording biological data. 3) Experience capturing, handling, tagging, or marking fish.
• Graduate education or combination of education and experience may qualify per federal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fish population surveys and habitat assessments.
• Capture, handle, tag, and process fish and collect samples.
• Analyze and summarize biological data using databases and software.
• Prepare technical reports and data summaries.
• Coordinate field activities with Federal, Tribal, State, and local partners.

Skills

Field data collection

Biological survey

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree with biology/chemistry/statistics

Tools

Automated databases

Job description

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in Red Bluff, CA seeks a GS-05/06 Fisheries Technician to conduct fish surveys, collect biological data, and support conservation projects. The role includes field and office work, with a probationary period and compliance with federal requirements.

The position emphasizes data quality, cross-agency collaboration, and preparation of reports to guide management decisions and restoration efforts.