Biological Science Technician (Fish)

At the full performance level (GS-08) the major duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• 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 66000 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.

Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.

Physical Demands: Physical demands will range depending on the project and use of the position. Most locations will be in locations around running water and requiring regular and recurring physical activity such as prolonged standing walking over wet and/or rocky surfaces stooping bending kneeling climbing and carrying heavy items may occur.

Work Environment: Most locations will be in locations in and around running water where the incumbent could be exposed to extreme weather conditions insects/wildlife and/or other environments that would require the incumbent to use protective clothing or gear such as hard hats masks gowns ear plugs coats boots goggles gloves or shields to mitigate risks.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit have and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment.
• Must obtain a Class B Commercial Drivers license within 180 days after entry-on-duty (EOD).
• Must obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Card within 180 days after EOD.
• Must obtain a Merchant Mariner Document within 180 days after EOD.
• Pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive test is received.
• You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You may be required to complete training obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• You must be at least 21 years of age or older to operate government vehicles having a gross vehicle weight (GVW) rating of more than 26000 pounds.

As 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.

This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

*Additional Requirements located under qualifications*

Requirements Continued...
Under applicable law the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies in writing that the individuals employment should continue and that their appointment should be the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period such appointments are terminated.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-09/13/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

To receive credit for experience your resume MUST state either full-time (or 40 hours a week) or part-time with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.

Minimum Qualification Requirements
To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level:

• Specialized Experience Requirement: you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: assisting with the logistics of feeding and caring for fish; carrying out multi-faceted fish propagation activities (spawning egg care sorting sampling stocking) at a fish hatchery; collect and organize recurring fisheries data using established procedures; maintaining and using fish culture equipment; and apply specialized culture techniques. You must include hours per week worked in your resume to receive credit for experience. You must include hours per week worked.

-OR-

• Education: Successful completion of at least one year (defined as the number of hours that the school attended determined to represent one full year of full-time study; if unavailable then 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours will be considered as satisfying the requirement) of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a masters degree or masters or equivalent graduate degree in a field of study directly related to the position such as in biological sciences agriculture botany natural resource management chemistry or related disciplines appropriate to this position. You must include transcripts. You must include transcripts.

-OR-

• Combination of education and experience. For example an applicant with 6 months of appropriate GS-6 equivalent specialized experience (50% of the specialized experience requirement for the GS-7) and 9 semester hours of appropriate graduate level education (50% of the education requirement for the GS-7) would qualify an applicant for this position. You must submit a copy of your transcripts and provide hours worked per week in your resume. You must include hours per week and transcripts.

-AND-

To qualify for this position at the GS-08 grade level:

• Specialized Experience Requirement: you must possess 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). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: planning end-to-end fish culture operations (broodstock selection scheduling biosecurity resource allocation); leading multi-faceted propagation activities (spawning fertilization egg care grading sampling tagging stocking); coordinating with partners to align priorities resolve conflicts and meet production targets; diagnosing and mitigating complex culture issues (disease outbreaks water-quality excursions equipment/system failures); and train/mentor staff on hatchery data systems to ensure integrity and reproducibility. You must include hours per week worked in your resume to receive credit for experience. You must include hours per week worked.

Volunteer Experience: 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

Required Experience:

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