FUL - Biological Science Technician

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Warm Springs (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at Warm Springs National Fish Hatchery in Warm Springs, Oregon, seeks a Biological Science Technician (GS-0404-6/7).

This role plans and conducts data collection to support evaluations of fish health and propagation methods, and collaborates with a multi-hatchery complex to advance the complex mission. Responsibilities include operating aquaculture systems, collecting samples, maintaining equipment, and developing automated databases for data entry and

Responsibilities

• Plans and carries out hatchery data collection to study health and propagation methods.
• Operates aquaculture equipment and maintains hatchery operations including feeding, care, and maintenance.
• Collects and records biological data; develops databases for field data entry and preliminary analysis.
• Works with hatchery crew and other facilities to implement work plans.

Job description

Open: September 7, 2026 — Closes: September 11, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a FUL - Biological Science Technician within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 1, Warm Springs National Fish Hatchery, in Warm Spring, OR. This position serves as a Biological Science Technician, GS-0404-6/7, at the Warm Springs National Fish Hatchery in Warm Springs, Oregon, and is responsible for planning and conducting data collection on hatchery populations to support the evaluation of fish health and propagation methods.

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Plans and carries out some hatchery data collection on hatchery populations to study health and propagation methods. Fish hatchery operations and studies on efficiency may cover breeding, rearing, and/or growing fish in tanks or raceways, caring for fertilized eggs in trays, observing fish behavior in response to feeding, cleaning, and husbandry operations, determining feed regiments, treating fish disease, collecting and recording data (hard copy and digital), operating specialized aquaculture equipment such as gates, pumps, valves, filters, alarms, and other support systems to maintain fish health. Uses specialized techniques and methods to collect biological and physical environment data and reports findings. Collects biological samples ensuring correct documentation, reporting, storage, transport and delivery of samples taken. Develops and uses automated databases to enter, organize and perform preliminary analysis of collected field data. Works with hatchery crew in providing daily care to fish in an aquaculture facility. Performs assignments and general maintenance required for general fish hatchery upkeep and maintenance including simple hand tools or power equipment, landscaping tools (grass mowers, shrub trimmers, etc.), and other tools for minor repairs on hatchery equipment. Works with 5 additional hatcheries in implementing their work plans to accomplish the Complex mission. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.