Biological Science Technician (Fish)

These positions are Biological Science Technicians (Fish), GS- 0404-5/6, with a full performance GS-07 working in Red Bluff, 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.

The Red Bluff Fish and Wildlife Office monitors populations of salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon in the Northern Central Valley of California and evaluates fish restoration actions and hatchery operations. These positions are for the Mainstem Operations' and Hatchery Evaluation Programs performing rotary trapping, seasonal green sturgeon research, acoustic telemetry array maintenance or hatchery assessments and carcass surveys. Up to 95% of work is in the field sampling by rotary-screw trap for Federally-listed threatened and endangered fish species native to the Mainstem Sacramento River, maintaining an extensive acoustic telemetry array covering ~200 rkm, or working on various projects to evaluate the operations of two Federal fish hatcheries. Additional duties may include data entry and equipment interrogation/maintenance. Field work involves operation of inboard and outboard jet boats under various environmental conditions. At the full performance level (GS-07) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Assists in planning and carrying out multifaceted fish and/or wildlife studies, field investigations and surveys by contributing ideas, determining research methods, establishing practical procedures for accomplishing and reporting the work, and determining other needs, such as costs, equipment, and personnel. Assists in planning multifaceted habitat studies, assessments, and monitoring by contributing ideas, determining research methods, establishing practical procedures for accomplishing and reporting the work, and determining other needs, such as costs, equipment, and personnel. Collects biological samples ensuring correct documentation, reporting, storage, transport, and delivery of samples taken. Uses specialized techniques and methods to collect biological and physical environment data from field and/or facility investigations and reports findings to determine actual and potential impact on fish, wildlife, or plant resources from aquaculture, research, restoration projects or habitat improvement projects. 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. You are required to obtain and maintain a Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC). 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.