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Biological Science Technician (Fish) (Seasonal)
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Posted 61 days ago
On-site Iron River, WI $19.5 – $31.4/hr Apply by Jul 24, 2026 Biological Science Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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This position is a Seasonal Biological Science Technician (Fish), GS-0404-05 or GS-0404-06 or GS-0404-07 working in Iron River, WI for the Iron River National Fish Hatchery. The salary will vary based on the grade level: GS-05 - $19.52 - $25.37 GS-06 - $21.76 - $28.29 GS-07 - $24.28 - $37.43 Click here for OPM GS Salary Pay Table
What You'll Do
- →This is a temporary appointment intended for seasonal work that is less than 6 months or 1040 hours from the date of appointment/service year.
- →It is expected this position will be terminated upon completion of the seasons work.
- →The agency may non-competitively rehire an eligible temporary seasonal worker in subsequent years who works less than 6 months or 1040 hours in their service year.
- →Assists hatchery crew in providing daily care to fish in an aquaculture facility.
- →Collects, compiles, and summarizes data.
- →Performs general maintenance required for general fish hatchery upkeep and maintenance including using simple hand tools or power equipment, landscaping tools (grass mowers, shrub trimmers, etc.), and other tools for minor repairs on hatchery equipment.
- →For Fish Population Surveys and Studies positions: Participates in multifaceted fish population studies, including carrying out a variety of research and survey methods, analyzing established data, and monitoring environmental elements related to conservation, management, and/or control of fish populations.
- →Assists with preparation, maintenance, and use of field equipment such as boats, nets, traps, electrofishing equipment, and other equipment as necessary to accomplish routine fishery management and aquatic habitat investigations.
- →Uses a variety of laboratory and field equipment to perform standardized tasks for studies.
- →Collects, compiles, and summarizes data.
Requirements
- ✓PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name.
- ✓Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts.
- ✓PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.
- ✓GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study.
- ✓Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis.
- ✓If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
- ✓For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).
Personality Fit
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