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Biological Science Technician (Fish) (Seasonal)
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Posted 4 days ago
On-site Ellsworth, ME $19.5 – $25.4/hr Apply by Sep 17, 2026 Biological Science Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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You will serve as a Biological Science Technician (Fish) (Seasonal) working in either of the following locations: - Ellsworth, Maine working for the Green Lake National Fish Hatchery OR - Orland, Maine working for the Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery Open to the first 100 applicants. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the 09/17/2026 to be considered. This is a temporary position expected to last 6 months or Not to Exceed 1039 hours.
What You'll Do
- →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
- ✓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 www.dhs.gov/EVerify/.
- ✓Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
- ✓You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards.
- ✓A uniform allowance will be provided.
- ✓You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience.
- ✓Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable.
- ✓A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted.
- ✓Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position.
Personality Fit
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