FUL - Biological Science Technician (Fish)

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service•Red Bluff, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Biological Science Technician (Fish) will work for the Red Bluff Fish and Wildlife Office in Red Bluff, California. The position is filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring (FUL) Authority, and applicants must reside within 75 miles of the duty location. Duties are developmental when the position is filled below the GS-07 full performance level. Promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed and depends on satisfactory performance, availability of higher-grade work, and the supervisor’s recommendation. At the full performance level, the technician conducts fish population surveys, habitat assessments, monitoring projects, and related field investigations; captures, handles, tags, and processes fish; and collects biological, environmental, and spatial data. The position also involves analyzing, summarizing, and maintaining biological data using databases and software, processing biological samples according to established protocols and quality standards, and supporting fisheries conservation, habitat restoration, and resource management projects through field and office work. The technician prepares technical reports, data summaries, and recommendations, and coordinates field activities with Federal, Tribal, State, and local partners. The position may require on-call availability, evening, weekend, holiday, overtime, and shift work. Employees must maintain a valid driver’s license, wear a uniform, obtain and maintain Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC) certification, and pass and maintain Swiftwater Rescue Technician Level 1 certification. A uniform allowance is provided. The appointment includes a one-year probationary period.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Appointment is subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
Must participate in Direct Deposit and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
Must serve a one-year probationary period.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
Must wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
Must obtain and maintain Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC) certification.
Must pass and maintain Swiftwater Rescue Technician Level 1 certification.
Must be at least 18 years old to operate government vehicles.
Meet applicable Time-in-Grade requirements.
For GS-05 qualification by experience: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-04, meeting at least four of the six listed specialized experience areas; qualifying resumes must state hours worked per week.
For GS-05 qualification by education: a completed four-year bachelor's degree course of study with the specified qualifying coursework, including at least six semester hours directly related to the position; transcripts are required.
For GS-05 qualification by a combination of education and experience: the combination must equal 100% of the requirement and include at least six semester hours of directly related coursework; only education beyond the first 60 semester hours may be used in the calculation.
For GS-06 qualification by experience: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05, meeting at least five of the seven listed specialized experience areas; qualifying resumes must state hours worked per week.
For GS-06 qualification by education: one full year of directly related graduate-level education (18 semester or 27 quarter hours, or equivalent); transcripts are required.
For GS-06 qualification by a combination of education and experience: the combination must equal 100% of the requirement and include at least six semester hours of directly related coursework; only education beyond the first 60 semester hours may be used in the calculation, and transcripts must be provided.
Applicants claiming education completed outside the United States must provide evidence of evaluation by a private organization specializing in foreign educational credentials and equivalency to U.S. education.
Must reside within 75 miles of the duty location and provide proof of residency within the defined vicinity.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility for the EXPLORE Act Veteran Hiring Pilot Program is identified for this position.

Responsibilities

Conduct fish population surveys, habitat assessments, monitoring projects, and related field investigations.
Capture, handle, tag, and process fish; collect biological, environmental, and spatial data.
Analyze, summarize, and maintain biological data using automated databases and software applications.
Collect and process biological samples according to established protocols and quality standards.
Support fisheries conservation, habitat restoration, and resource management projects through field and office activities.
Prepare technical reports, data summaries, and recommendations based on study findings.
Coordinate field activities and collaborate with Federal, Tribal, State, and local partners to support fisheries management objectives.