Biological Science Technician (Fish)

These positions are Biological Science Technicians (Fish), GS- 0404-5/6, with a full performance GS-07 working in Anderson, CA for the R8-Red Bluff Fish and Wildlife Office. Salary Range Information (Per Annum): GS-05, Step 01- $40,736- Step 10 $52,957 GS-06, Step 01- $45,409- Step 10 $59,031 *First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level.

At the full performance level (GS-07) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Participates in investigations of moderate complexity to determine fish population status, trends, age and growth, movement, survival, and behavior. Captures, applies visual and radio tags, and gathers biological, physiological and spatial data on fish/wildlife. Assists in planning and carrying out multifaceted fish and/or wildlife studies, field investigations and surveys. Monitors elements of the physical environment, such as temperature, precipitation, water flow, snow depth, wind speed, and humidity. Assists biologists in studying and preparing reports on effects to ecosystems from development proposals of local, state, and Federal government organizations. Develops and uses automated databases to enter, organize and perform preliminary analysis of collected data, using standard statistical methods in preparation of fish, wildlife, and/or botany reports. Provides basic information on fish and wildlife resources and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to groups and individuals. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.

Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship. 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. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. Must have a current or obtain within 12 months of employment a Swiftwater Rescue Technician 1 Certification. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. Must be able to pass PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) open water swim test within 12 months of employment. You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 year probationary 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 service. In 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 individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In 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 your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.