Fish Biologist

Only experience and education obtained by 11/18/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification. Basic Requirement: Degree with a major in biological science that included: at least 6 semester hours in aquatic subjects such as limnology, ichthyology, fishery biology, aquatic botany, aquatic fauna, oceanography, fish culture, or related courses in the field of fishery biology; AND at least 12 semester hours in the animal sciences in such subjects as general zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, entomology, parasitology, ecology, cellular biology, genetics, or research in these fields. (Excess course work in aquatic subjects may be used to meet this requirement when appropriate.). OR A combination of education and experience that includes courses equivalent to a major in biological science (i.e., at least 30 semester hours), of which a minimum of 6 semester hours were in aquatic subjects and 12 semester hours were in the animal sciences, as shown in A above, PLUS appropriate experience or additional education. This combination of education and experience is comparable to that which would be normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study as described above. Minimum Qualification [GS-11] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service performing work in or directly related to Fish Biology. Specialized experience includes carrying out daily activities of hatchery production operations; propagating cold, cool and/or warm water aquatic species; assisting in program planning and budget preparation; observing fish for signs of stress or disease and initiating the appropriate steps to alleviate stress or treat disease; maintaining records of fish production and distribution. OR Three years of progressively higher-level graduate level education leading to a Ph.D. -OR- possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree with a major study in or directly related to fisheries/aquatics.. OR A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement. Minimum Qualification [GS-12] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service performing work in or directly related to Fish Biology. Specialized experience includes planning and carrying out daily activities of hatchery production operations; propagating cold, cool and warm water aquatic species; program planning and budget preparation; developing and carrying out hatchery work plans; planning and conducting fisheries studies, including design, collection, and analysis of biological data related to fish culture, fishery resources, and fish health. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
This position is a Fish Biologist, GS- 0482-11/12 working in Iron River, WI, for the Iron River National Fish Hatchery.