Fish Biologist

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 5, Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery, East Orland, Maine. First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level. Rate range: GS-07: $50,460 - $65,599 GS-09: $61,722 - $80,243

Some of the major duties at the full-performance level (GS-09) you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Distributes salmonid eggs, juveniles and adults throughout the State of Maine in accordance with fish health regulations, state directives, in close cooperation with partners while using best practices. Observes salmonid eggs, juveniles and adults daily for signs of hunger, distress, parasites and disease. Diagnoses and provides proper treatment for routine health issues; collaborates with fish health professionals as required. Ensures feed is distributed appropriately to each life stage to ensure proper growth and gamete development while minimizing waste and phosphorus discharge. Maintains hatchery databases and other electronic records regularly and in a clear, accessible manner. Maintains computers and equipment used during spawning, tagging and sampling. Provides data to internal and external partners upon request and as part of annual reporting schedules. Maintains hatchery effluent water sampling equipment including automated sampler, dissolved oxygen meters and pH meters. Conducts weekly effluent monitoring, ensures chain-of-custody form are correct and samples are shipped to laboratory within required timeframes. Assists hatchery management with budget development, development of annual work plans, hiring interns, safety and maintenance. Provides training for lower-graded employees, interns and volunteers. Represents the FWS and hatchery at professional meetings, workshops, conferences, in verbal and written communications, and to the public. 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 https://www.e-verify.gov/. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's 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 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.