Fish Biologist

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 4, Lower Mississippi River Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office, Tupelo, Mississippi.

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Plan and conduct a variety of complex investigations including design, collection, and analysis of biological data related to management of native and invasive fish and aquatic species, control of aquatic invasive species, and conservation and restoration of aquatic habitats. Conduct fisheries and aquatic species populations and habitat assessments sampling using various equipment and techniques in a variety of aquatic habitats including large rivers (e.g., Mississippi River), lakes and reservoirs, small streams; develop and provide oversight to an office field sampling program. Develop and foster partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to leverage resources and ensure appropriate collaboration and accountability, including providing biological assistance and support to partners in science-based planning, field sampling, and technical knowledge based on current published literature and other professionally endorsed practices. Conduct project study design, develop and utilize biological models to quantify habitat conservation needs for fish and aquatic species, evaluate invasive species management activities, and develop technological tools as identified. Compile, review, analyze, and report on activities for project and annual reports, scientific documents and publications, and briefings; communicate technical and non-technical information, written and verbally, with a variety of audiences.

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. 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. 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.