Fish Biologist

You will serve as a Fish Biologist within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Lake Champlain Fish & Wild Conservation Office, Essex Junction, Vermont.

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Coordinates field activities with other federal and state agencies, local public officials, and the general public to advance and advise on sea lamprey control activities in Lake Champlain. Participates as technical expert on sea lampreys in subgroups of the Lake Champlain Fish and Wildlife Management Cooperative and multi-agency task forces. Plans, coordinates, and schedules tasks based upon workload and program priorities. Leads members of team to complete work plan objectives and other field activities following appropriate protocols and safety policy. Ensures inventory and procurement of equipment, materials, and supplies to meet operational needs. Responsible for the proper use, care, and maintenance of equipment used in field operations, including HPLC systems. Draws conclusions from complex data to recommend control actions. Performs statistical analysis on data to support conclusions and recommendations. Uses appropriate software tools to draft reports and illustrative materials. Prepares and delivers presentations at professional meetings, conferences, and symposia.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. 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. You are required to obtain and maintain a Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC). You are required to obtain and maintain a Certified Pesticide Applicator License. Must be able to lift and move 60lbs. 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. 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 period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.