Biological Science Technician (Fish) (Seasonal)

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

For Fish Hatchery and Propagation positions:

• Assists with hatchery operations which could include spawning rearing fish in tanks or raceways caring for fertilized eggs in trays observing fish behavior in response to feeding cleaning and husbandry operations determining feed regiments and treating fish disease.
• Assists hatchery crew in providing daily care to fish in an aquaculture facility.
• Collects compiles and summarizes data.
• Performs general maintenance required for general fish hatchery upkeep and maintenance including using simple hand tools or power equipment landscaping tools (grass mowers shrub trimmers etc.) and other tools for minor repairs on hatchery equipment.

• Participates in multifaceted fish population studies including carrying out a variety of research and survey methods analyzing established data and monitoring environmental elements related to conservation management and/or control of fish populations.
• Assists with preparation maintenance and use of field equipment such as boats nets traps electrofishing equipment and other equipment as necessary to accomplish routine fishery management and aquatic habitat investigations.
• Uses a variety of laboratory and field equipment to perform standardized tasks for studies.
• Collects compiles and summarizes data.

• 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.
• You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.

Qualifications:

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-09/17/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position you must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Minimum Qualification GS-05

1. One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-04 in the Federal service. Specialized experience may include: fish hatchery work OR fish surveys and studies; assisting with the preparation maintenance and use of equipment; recording information in legible form; accomplishing field assessments; assisting with collection stocking population determination migration studies and species identification; participating in fishery management surveys; assisting with preparing plans and presentations. OR
2. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelors degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as such as biology chemistry statistics entomology animal husbandry botany physics agriculture or mathematics. At least 6 semester hours of courses must have been directly related to the position to be filled such as fishery biology ichthyology limnology aquaculture etc. OR
3. A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement.

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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