Supervisory Fish Biologist

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

• Conducts biological surveys on complex systems (e.g. Great Lakes and the Mississippi River) for the preservation rehabilitation and enhancement of fish populations and associated sport and commercial harvest opportunities and to determine status and trends of native or invasive aquatic species.
• Evaluates Federal stocking programs using standard methods and makes recommendations which affect the production distribution and use of Federal hatchery fish.
• Evaluates results of fish management activities using standard and novel fish sampling methods and statistical with the Project Leader and partners to identify priority projects determine objectives and develop procedures for conducting studies.
• Ensures studies meet identified needs that data will be statistically representative and that results reported will be valid and reliable for decision-making.
• Oversees the work of biologists and biological science technicians to carry out the work in a professional manner.

• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• 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 possess and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment.
• You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest.

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.

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.

This is a supervisory position that may require completion of a supervisory probationary period.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 09/15/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300 Subpart F.

For current Federal employees if hours worked per week are not included on your resume you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees 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.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position you must meet the following minimum qualifications: Basic Educational Requirement AND Specialized Experience for the series to which you are applying.

Basic Educational Requirements: In addition to the specialized experience requirements for this position you must meet at least one of the following:
A. Degree: A major in biological science that included 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 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.) You must submit transcripts.
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B. Combination of education and experience: course work as shown in A above plus appropriate experience or additional education.

To qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level:
Experience: To qualify you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience:1) Conducting biological surveys for the management preservation rehabilitation and/or enhancement of fish populations; 2) Evaluating results of fish and other aquatic species management activities using standard and novel fish sampling method and statistical analysis; 3) Preparing reports of scientific findings and delivering presentations at professional meetings conferences and symposia; 4) Leading biological and technical staff to complete work plan objectives and tasks; 5) Collaborating with others to solve biological problems encountered in fishery management; and 6) Preparing annual work plans budget submissions and annual reporting. You must include hours per week worked. -OR-