Fisheries Biologist 1, PFBC

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Erie County, PA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position offers hands-on work with lake assessment programs and scientific equipment, such as gathering vital biological information that supports fish management and conservation. This role supports research operations, vessel readiness, and biological assessments that guide fisheries management on Lake Erie and connecting waterways.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a biological science that includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in fish biology, fisheries management, fish population dynamics, ichthyology, limnology, fish ecology, aquatic ecology, watershed ecology and management, wetland ecology and management, herpetology, freshwater entomology, fish culture, fish physiology, fish pathology, biometrics, or other courses closely related to fisheries science or aquatic ecology; or An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 12 college credits in fish biology, fisheries management, fish population dynamics, ichthyology, limnology, fish ecology, aquatic ecology, watershed ecology and management, wetland ecology and management, herpetology, freshwater entomology, fish culture, fish physiology, fish pathology, biometrics, or other courses closely related to fisheries science or aquatic ecology.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle license.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.
• Satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with vessel navigation, sampling activities, and adherence to assessment protocols
• Maintain nets, trawls, limnological gear, and navigational systems used for lake research
• Process fish samples, perform dissections, and prepare data for analysis
• Enter research data into agency databases and assemble information for annual reports
• Monitor safety procedures for vessels, vehicles, and facilities within the unit
• Participate in outreach events and represent the agency in inter-jurisdictional programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level