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Biological Science Technician (Fish)
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Posted 48 days ago
Hybrid Valley City, ND $41K – $66K Apply by Aug 12, 2026 Biological Science Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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This position serves as a Biological Science Technician (Fish) with the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Fish and Wildlife Service Region 6, Fisheries and Aquatic Conservation, Valley City National Fish Hatchery.
What You'll Do
- →This position is located within the Department of the Interior, U.S.
- →Fish and Wildlife Service, Fish and Wildlife Service Region 6, Fisheries and Aquatic Conservation, Valley City National Fish Hatchery, duty stationed in Valley City, North Dakota.
- →At the full performance level (GS-07) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 1.
- →Assist in planning and carrying out hatchery data collection on hatchery populations to study health and propagation methods. 2.
- →Review data and prepare reports for biologists to analyze and develop solutions for complex fish propagation issues in a hatchery environment. 3.
- →Collects, analyzes, and maintains biological, water quality, fish health, production, and PIT tag data; prepares technical reports; and adjusts production plans based on biological performance of fish species. 4.
- →Capture fish, applies visual and radio tags, and gathers biological, physiological, and spatial data. 5.
- →Develops and uses automated databases to enter, organize, and perform preliminary analysis of collected data Physical Demands Physical demands will range depending on the project and use of the position.
- →Most locations will be in locations around running water and requiring regular and recurring physical activity such as prolonged standing, walking over wet and/or rocky surfaces, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and carrying heavy items may occur.
- →The incumbent will must be able to lift 50lbs.
- →Weekend Work You will be required to work rotating weekends.
- →Work Environment Most locations will be in locations in and around running water where the incumbent could be exposed to extreme weather conditions, insects/wildlife, and/or other environments that would require the incumbent to use protective clothing or gear such as hard hats, masks, gowns, ear plugs, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields to mitigate risks.
- →Uniform Depending on the location, the position may require wearing a uniform in accordance with U.S.
- →Fish and Wildlife policy.
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/.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.
- ✓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 period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. *Additional Requirements located under qualifications* This position does not allow substituting education for experience at the GS-06 grade level.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 940b8fc4-f516-4659-a705-1c19c7c425a4
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