Fish Biologist.

About the role

Lead and/or participate in the application of various fishery field techniques in support of carrying out complex biological studies pertaining to aquatic invasive species early detection and monitoring, native fish and mussel species rehabilitation, and/or aquatic habitat restoration.

Responsibilities

• Work with supervisor and biologists to develop and implement studies by contributing ideas, determining methods, establishing sampling procedures and protocols for accomplishing and reporting findings, as well as identifying other needs such as funding, equipment, and personnel.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret biological data in support of cooperative fish and aquatic species population and habitat conservation and management projects and studies.
• Prepare reports on progress and completion of activities and formulate recommendations that guide future programs and influence the continued conservation and management of federal trust species and the habitats they rely on.
• Present results of projects and biological studies at public and scientific meetings and conferences.

Qualifications

Basic Educational Requirement: Possess a degree in biological science that included (a) at least 6 semester hours in aquatic subjects such as limnology, ichthyology, fishery biology, aquatic botany, aquatic fauna, oceanography, fish culture, or related courses in the field of fishery biology; AND (b) at least 12 semester hours in the animal sciences in such subjects as general zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, entomology, parasitology, ecology, cellular biology, genetics, or research in these fields. (Excess course work in aquatic subjects may be used to meet this requirement when appropriate.)

OR Combination of education and experience: course work as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Specialized Experience (GS-09 grade level): At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) demonstrated by: Performing work in or directly related to Fish Biology to include leading biological and technical work relating to fish and fish habitat sampling; or using computer programs for data entry, storage and analyses in relation to fish studies; or training lower-grade staff in fishery techniques and procedures.

OR Successful completion of at least 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree.

OR Combination of education and experience as listed above.

Volunteer experience (paid or unpaid, including National Service programs) is creditable.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards; a uniform allowance will be provided.
• May be required to serve a 1-year probationary period; employment during this period is subject to affirmative certification of continued employment advancing the public interest, agency goals, and efficiency of service.
• Transcripts must be submitted to support education claims; unofficial transcripts are acceptable initially but official transcripts required before starting work.
• Foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. education.