Fish Biologist

These positions are located in the Pacific Northwest Region, Region 6, and the Southwestern Region, Region 3. The incumbent serves as a fishery biologist in the administration of the fishery habitat and related coordination with other resources.
For additional information about the duties of this position in:
Region 6, please contact John Bowers at john.l.bowers@usda.gov.
Region 3, please contact Anthony Madrid, anthony.madrid@usda.gov.
Qualifications:In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards.
Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary.
Basic Requirement:

1. Degree: 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

1. Combination of education and experience: 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.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement, you must also possess experience and/or directly related education in the amounts listed below.
Specialized Experience Requirement:
FOR GS-07- You must have one-year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal Service. Qualifying specialized experience includes meeting one or more of the following: As a trainee, collected field data on streams, lakes, or aquatic ecosystems using standard industry methodologies; Prepared raw field data for use in final reporting documents; summarized/conveyed survey findings for management use; Worked in collaborative settings to achieve natural resource goals; or Maintained accountability and performed operator-level maintenance of field gear and fleet equipment.
FOR GS-09- You must have one-year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal Service. Qualifying specialized experience includes meeting one or more of the following: Collected field data on fish habitat and other aquatic resources for preparation of reports, maps, and/or management plans using industry-appropriate field procedures; classified habitat and determined condition/suitability for native cold-water aquatic species; developed and organized field sampling plans to meet natural resource objectives within budget/logistical constraints; or collaborated with inter/intra-organization personnel to achieve multiple resource goals.
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.
Work Experience: Your resume must clearly document the following for each block of work experience; the beginning day, month and year the work assignment started and ended; the hours worked per week; position title, and series and grade if applicable; and description of duties performed. This information must be provided for each permanent, temporary, or seasonal appointment/work assignment or volunteer work and should be clearly documented as a separate block of time. Incomplete, inaccurate, or conflicting work history may not be credited for qualifications purposes. This can result in an applicant not being considered for the position.
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.Education:See above for education that may be qualifying for the specific grade level.Employment Type: FULL_TIME