Biological Science Technician (Fish).

Announcement closes 08/18/2026. All qualifications must be met by this date.

Responsibilities

• Fish and/or Wildlife Surveys, Studies, and Field Investigations
  • Assists in planning and carrying out multifaceted fish and/or wildlife studies.
  • Independently monitors, plans, and implements activities related to conservation, management, and/or control of fish/wildlife, often in inclement weather on rivers from a small vessel.
  • Assists in planning and carrying out biological management actions designed to address needs of species and/or habitats.
  • Organizes and maintains field gear, vessels, and other equipment.
• Habitat Assessment and Monitoring
  • Assists in planning and carrying out multifaceted habitat studies, assessments, and monitoring by contributing ideas, determining research methods, establishing practical procedures for accomplishing and reporting the work, and determining other needs, such as costs, equipment, and personnel.
• Data Management and Reports
  • Uses specialized techniques and methods to collect biological and physical environment data from field and/or facility investigations and reports findings to determine actual and potential impact on fish, wildlife, or plant resources from aquaculture, research, restoration projects, or habitat improvement projects.
  • Summarizes data using a variety of database software programs or other presentation approaches, ensuring records are detailed, precise, and accurately transferred (e.g., terrestrial, geologic, geographic, hydrologic, ecologic, and environmental data).
  • Enters and retrieves data from geographic information systems (GIS) and/or other information management systems.
• Public Use and Environmental Education
  • Develops news release drafts for area media and/or develops and delivers informational and/or environmental education programs to individuals, local organizations, and schools.
  • Provides basic information on fish and wildlife resources and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to groups and individuals.

Requirements

• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license throughout employment.
• Must have a current or obtain within 30 days a driver’s license.
• Required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards; a uniform allowance will be provided.
• May be required to serve a 1-year probation period to evaluate fitness and whether continuation of employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

• GS-07:
  • One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-6 grade level in the Federal service performing work in the field of or directly related to biological science, including:
    • Assisting with the preparation, maintenance, or use of fish and wildlife biological equipment.
    • Conducting fish and wildlife biological field or lab surveys.
    • Assisting with preparation or implementation of biological plans or procedures.
  • OR one full year of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master’s or equivalent graduate degree, if directly related to the position.
  • OR a combination of graduate-level education and specialized experience directly related to the position.
• GS-08:
  • One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service performing work in the field of or directly related to biological science, including:
    • Preparing, maintaining, or using field sampling equipment.
    • Participation in field surveys.
    • Assisting with preparing plans and presentations.
  • OR one full year of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master’s or equivalent graduate degree, if directly related to the position.
  • OR a combination of graduate-level education and specialized experience directly related to the position.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

• Proof of education is required if using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify. Submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts including grades, credit hours earned, major(s), GPA or class ranking, institution name, and student name.
• If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution’s registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered and the equivalent number of units.
• Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; original official transcripts will be required if selected.
• Pass/Fail courses: If more than 10 percent of undergraduate coursework was taken on a pass/fail basis, superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.
• Graduate education: One academic year of graduate education is the number of credit hours the graduate school defines as one year of full-time study. If this definition is unavailable, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) are considered one year of full-time graduate study.
• Foreign education: If using education completed in foreign colleges or universities, show that the education has been evaluated by a private organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education programs and deemed equivalent to a U.S. education program. For more information, visit http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Benefits

• Eligible applicants changing duty station may receive payment of basic moving expenses as allowed by the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) 302-3.101. All moving expenses are taxable.
• Relocation discretionary entitlements may be authorized, excluding contractor-provided home sale.
• Eligible and qualified applicants may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive on a case-by-case basis.
• Telework: With supervisory approval, this position is suitable for telework only in an emergency or natural disaster.
• Reasonable accommodations are provided to applicants with disabilities. Visit https://www.doi.gov/pmb/eeo/disability_reasonable_accommodation for more information.

Applicants agree to have their application and associated documents shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) for similar vacancies in the same occupational series, grade, full performance level, and geographic location(s).