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Biological Science Technician (Fish)
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Posted 58 days ago
Hybrid Anderson, CA $41K – $59K Apply by Aug 19, 2026 Biological Science Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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These positions are Biological Science Technicians (Fish), GS- 0404-5/6, with a full performance GS-07 working in Anderson, CA for the R8-Red Bluff Fish and Wildlife Office. Salary Range Information (Per Annum): GS-05, Step 01- $40,736- Step 10 $52,957 GS-06, Step 01- $45,409- Step 10 $59,031 *First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level.
What You'll Do
- →At the full performance level (GS-07) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Participates in investigations of moderate complexity to determine fish population status, trends, age and growth, movement, survival, and behavior.
- →Captures, applies visual and radio tags, and gathers biological, physiological and spatial data on fish/wildlife.
- →Assists in planning and carrying out multifaceted fish and/or wildlife studies, field investigations and surveys.
- →Monitors elements of the physical environment, such as temperature, precipitation, water flow, snow depth, wind speed, and humidity.
- →Assists biologists in studying and preparing reports on effects to ecosystems from development proposals of local, state, and Federal government organizations.
- →Develops and uses automated databases to enter, organize and perform preliminary analysis of collected data, using standard statistical methods in preparation of fish, wildlife, and/or botany reports.
- →Provides basic information on fish and wildlife resources and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to groups and individuals.
- →Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.
Requirements
- ✓Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- ✓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.
- ✓Must have a current or obtain within 12 months of employment a Swiftwater Rescue Technician 1 Certification.
- ✓You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
- ✓You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards.
- ✓A uniform allowance will be provided.
- ✓Must be able to pass PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) open water swim test within 12 months of employment.
- ✓You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 year probationary during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.
Personality Fit
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