SUPERVISORY FISH BIOLOGIST

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Leadville (CO); Remote; USD 90,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Leadville, Colorado seeks a Supervisory Fish Biologist to lead station staff, assign priorities, and ensure program goals are met.

This federal role requires directing fish production, coordinating with state agencies and partners, and may involve on-call and shift work. Telework is eligible.

Qualifications

• This position has a mandatory education requirement; transcripts must be submitted if substituting education for experience.
• Unofficial transcripts acceptable; official transcripts required before start if education is used to qualify.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise station staff - assign work, evaluate performance, advise, address complaints, and implement training needs.
• Plan and direct fish production and distribution; develop schedules and meet hatchery goals; provide direction on fish culture activities and data interpretation.
• Execute administrative tasks - support planning and budget, gather labor and cost data, and maintain comprehensive biological and operational records.

Job description

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

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY FISH BIOLOGIST with US Fish and Wildlife Service working in Leadville, Colorado. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Lead and supervise station staff - assign work based on priorities and capabilities; evaluate performance; provide advice/counsel; address complaints; take/recommend disciplinary actions; identify training needs; develop performance standards; improve work quality.

Plan and direct fish production & distribution - develop schedules and carry out operations to meet hatchery goals using established USFWS methods/procedures. Provide day-to-day technical direction to biologists and animal caretakers on fish culture activities, study planning/execution, data analysis, and interpretation.

Execute administrative and program tasks - support station planning and budget; gather/summarize labor & cost data; make recommendations within program plans. Maintain comprehensive biological and operational records - production, distributions, spawning/rearing metrics, and therapeutic/prophylactic treatments.

Ensure compliance with policies and environmental laws - prepare routine documentation using established templates; coordinate with regional specialists and Service centers. Coordinate station activities with partners - work with state agencies, the Friends group, the Fish Health Center, the Fish Technology Center, and nearby Fish & Wildlife Offices; provide technical input to management.

Requirements & Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience. This position has a mandatory education requirement. 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.

For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications

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 $89508 – $116362/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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