Fisheries Biologist 3 - Benner Springs Hatchery
Fisheries Biologist 3 - Benner Springs Hatchery
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$ 66250 - 100636
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THE POSITION
Are you a dedicated hardworking individual with a passion for fisheries management The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission (PFBC) is seeking someone like you to fill a fulltime permanent Fisheries Biologist 3 position with the Division of Fish Production Services. Apply now and achieve your career goals while enhancing the commonwealths aquatic resources and associated angling opportunities with our team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As the Fisheries Biologist 3 in this position you will lead the PFBCs fish disease management program. Responsibilities in this role will include overseeing administration training public relations coordination and operations to successfully diagnose and treat fish diseases in the agencys 12 State Fish Hatcheries. You will also serve as principal investigator on research projects involving disease management and treatment related to hatchery and fishery problems from conducting the studies through clearly and concisely reporting each ones results and conclusions.
With independent initiative creativity and teamwork you will represent the PFBC through interagency coordination and cooperative research supporting the fish disease management team will rely on you to provide guidance and makes decisions about fish treatment and disease prevention; best management practices record keeping and reporting; and the health and safety of subordinate staff. Protect conserve and enhance the Commonwealths aquatic resources and advance your career with us!
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday Friday with a 30minute lunch.
- Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) parttime. In order to telework you must have a securely configured highspeed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework you will have the option to report to the headquarters office inBenner Springs Hatchery.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year of experience as a Fisheries Biologist 2 PFBC (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- Two years of professional experience conducting fish studies fish investigations or fish research and a bachelors degree in a biological science that includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in fish biology fisheries management fish population dynamics ichthyology limnology fish ecology aquatic ecology watershed ecology and management wetland ecology and management herpetology freshwater entomology fish culture fish physiology fish pathology biometrics or other courses closely related to fisheries science or aquatic ecology; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 12 college credits in fish biology fisheries management fish population dynamics ichthyology limnology fish ecology aquatic ecology watershed ecology and management wetland ecology and management herpetology freshwater entomology fish culture fish physiology fish pathology biometrics or other courses closely related to fisheries science or aquatic ecology..
Other Requirements:
- PA residency requirementis currently waived for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
- Under the Law a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including but not limited to PA State Police clearance PA Child Abuse history clearance and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans go to and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed ancestry union membership age gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin AIDS or HIV status disability or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application including all supplemental questions serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Employment Type
Full-Time
