FUL - Biological Science Technician (Fish)

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Williamstown (WV); A distancia; USD 41.000 - 73.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Telework

Descripción de la vacante

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 5, Lower Great Lakes Fish & Wildlife Conservation Office, located in Williamstown, West Virginia, seeks a Biological Science Technician (Fish) at GS-05/06/07/08 levels.

The role involves hatchery operations, propagation, and field surveys, with opportunities for data analysis and reporting. Telework eligibility is noted with federal pay bands ranging from $40,736 to $72,644 per year.

Formación

• Education documentation required for substitution: transcripts must be provided and official upon hire.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in hatchery operations, data collection on hatchery populations.
• Maintain hatchery facilities, feed regimens, disease treatment, and fish propagation tasks.
• Participate in fish and wildlife surveys, analyze data, and assist in preparing reports.

Descripción del empleo

FUL - Biological Science Technician (Fish)

• Hiring Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 5, Lower Great Lakes Fish & Wildlife Conservation Office, Williamstown, West Virginia. Full performance level for this position is GS-8. Pay rates: Starting: GS-5 - $40,736 - $52,957 Career Ladder: GS-6 - $45,409 - $59,031; GS-7 - $50,460 - $65,599; GS-8 - $55,882 - $72,644

Key Responsibilities

At the full performance level (GS-08) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Fish Hatchery and Propagation Positions: The incumbent assists in hatchery operations and propagation. This may include collecting data 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, transporting and stocking fish, collecting and recording data, and general maintenance required for general fish hatchery upkeep and maintenance.

Fish and/or Wildlife Surveys, Studies, and Field Investigations Positions: The incumbent participates in multifaceted fish and/or wildlife studies, including carrying out a variety of research and survey methods, analyzing data, and monitoring environmental elements related to conservation, management, and/or control of fish/wildlife. Identifies and collects data for studies. Enters samples/data to be used for analysis.

Uses and maintains a variety of laboratory and field equipment to perform standardized tasks for studies. Compiles and summarizes data from surveys, biological evaluations, and tests. Runs routine programs and checks resulting data for inconsistencies. Assists in preparation of reports. Interacts with the public and project partners. Operates small motorized watercraft. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.

Requirements & Education

You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education.

https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $40736 – $72644/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.