Fisheries Research Scientist & Data Analyst

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Washington state seeks a fisheries specialist to develop and review comprehensive fisheries reports, manage large data sets with R, and participate in a range of inquiries.

The role involves planning investigations, presenting findings at meetings, and coordinating with other programs. The position requires meeting complex educational and experience qualifications, including graduate-level study or combinations thereof, and adherence to federal employment rules.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a biological science degree with aquatic coursework and animal sciences coursework, transcripts required.
• A combination of education and experience to meet the major requirements may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports on progress and completion of fisheries activities and formulate recommendations.
• Use R to manage large data sets and support analyses.
• Design, collect, and analyze fisheries data for investigations.
• Plan and implement investigations and present results at meetings and conferences.

Skills

Data analysis

R programming

Report writing

Public speaking

Education

Biological science with aquatic courses

Graduate education related to biology

Tools

R

Job description

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Washington state seeks a fisheries specialist to develop and review comprehensive fisheries reports, manage large data sets with R, and participate in a range of inquiries.

The role involves planning investigations, presenting findings at meetings, and coordinating with other programs. The position requires meeting complex educational and experience qualifications, including graduate-level study or combinations thereof, and adherence to federal employment rules.