Biological Science Technician; Fish

Duties

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Fish &W/l Svc Region 6, Ouray Nat Fish Hatch-vernal Ut, Randlett, Utah.

We are seeking motivated applicants with a strong work ethic, integrity, and a commitment to teamwork to support native fish recovery efforts in the Upper Colorado River Basin. Successful candidates will possess sound biological skills, excellent interpersonal abilities, and a willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute to a collaborative work environment.

At the full performance level (GS-07) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assists in hatchery fish culture operations, including breeding, rearing, feeding, cleaning, caring for fertilized eggs, and observing fish behavior to support propagation programs.
• Collects and records biological and environmental data (hard copy and digital) related to hatchery populations, fish health, husbandry efficiency, and water quality.
• Operates and maintains aquaculture equipment, such as gates, pumps, valves, filters, alarms, and other support systems essential for maintaining optimal fish health.
• Assists with fish disease detection and treatment, including administering treatments as directed and supporting fish health assessments across hatchery systems.
• Participates in data collection and project activities to support fish propagation studies, including coordinating timelines, calibrating equipment, and providing preliminary data summaries for biological review.
• Conducts routine facility, equipment, and grounds maintenance, including minor repairs using hand tools or power equipment and performing general upkeep of hatchery structures and systems.
• Prepares and organizes data for reports, using automated databases and basic statistical methods to support biologists in analyzing fish health, propagation methods, and environmental conditions.

Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.

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.

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.

GS-05, Step 01- $40,736
- Step 10 $ 52,957

GS-06, Step 01-$45,409
- Step 10 $ 59,031

GS-07, Step 01-$50,460
- Step 10, $65,599

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• 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
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a one year probationary 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;
• 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