Biological Science Technician (Fish).
About the role
This position is a Biological Science Technician (Fish), GS-0404-7/8, working in Brimley, MI, for the Pendills Creek National Fish Hatchery.Responsibilities
- Work individually or as part of a team in all aspects of the daily care and production of fish eggs, fry, fingerling and adult brood stock at a large cold water fish production facility.
- Perform assignments and general maintenance required for the upkeep of a fish hatchery including use of simple hand tools and power equipment (mowers, trimmers, hammers, saws) and other tools for minor repairs on hatchery facilities, equipment, and grounds.
- Operate fish distribution tanker units up to 66,000 pounds GVWR.
- Compile and summarize biological and water quality data for analysis as part of monthly sampling procedures.
- Support outreach activities including providing basic information to the public and partners about the fish hatchery and its programs.
Requirements
Military occupational specialty (MOS) MOS-1101 is not required.
Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
Drug testing position: Selectees tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
Medical Requirements: Selectees must pass a pre-employment medical examination and may be subject to post-employment medical examinations to determine if they are maintaining the fitness standards for this position.
Driver’s License: This position requires the incumbent to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of their official duties. Selectee must hold and maintain a valid state driver’s license throughout their employment in this position.
Uniform: Official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform is required.
A condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.
Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.
Commercial Driver's License: Duties of this position require the employee to have and maintain a valid State Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Must obtain and maintain a valid CDL within six (6) months of their appointment date.
Work Schedule: Work may require working evenings, weekends and holidays.
TWIC: Incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within six (6) months of their appointment date.
Merchant Mariner Document: Incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) issued by the U.S. Coast Guard, as required for the duties of the position within six (6) months of their appointment date.
Qualifications
Only experience and education obtained by 07/20/2026 will be considered.
In order to qualify for this position, you must possess Minimum Qualifications.
Minimum Qualification GS-07
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in Federal service. Specialized experience includes: 1) assisting with the preparation, maintenance, or use of fish and wildlife propagation equipment; 2) Participating as a part of a team in fish propagation activities; and 3) Communicating with others to exchange information regarding changes in fish production strategies and implementation.
OR
- One full year of graduate-level education that is directly related to the work of the position (e.g., major study in fish biology, aquaculture or fish culture, limnology, ichthyology, etc.). One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended.
- A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement.
Minimum Qualification GS-08
- One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience includes: 1) Preparing, maintaining or using fish and wildlife propagation equipment; 2) Leading all activities of fish propagation; 3) Collecting and preparing biological and water quality data; 4) Communicating with others to exchange information regarding changes in fish production strategies and implementation.
OR
- Two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree -OR- possess a master's or equivalent graduate degree that is directly related to the work of the position (e.g., major study in fish biology, aquaculture or fish culture, limnology, ichthyology, etc.). One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended.
- A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement.