Supervisory Fish Biologist

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Service Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

This position is located at Lower Granite Project, operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers and situated on the Snake River, 32-river miles downstream from Clarkston, Washington. This Project provides hydroelectric generation, navigation, fish passage and recreation.

• Responsible for the development, scheduling, direction and evaluation of the juvenile fish passage, collection and transport programs.
• Responsible for personnel selections, appraisals, discipline, awards, and other personnel management programs.
• Responsible for monitoring physiological condition of fish in project facilities, barges, and trucks.
• Surveillance of operating collection facilities.
• Plans for future workload adjustments and emergency requirements.
• Evaluates results of work in terms of economy, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Provides training and supervision for personnel working in a complex 7-day a week, 24-hours a day fishery management program.
• Acts as technical adviser during implementation of facility modifications.
• Originates, completes, and publishes scientific studies.
• Coordinates Project fishery activities with District Corps personnel and other Federal, State, and tribal organizations.
• Directs the powerhouse debris removal and disposal operation.
• Responsible for assuring efficient upstream passage of returning adult anadromous fish.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE
  450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• Required to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Pre-employment physical is required.
• Supervisory probation required.
• Heavy lifting of 50lbs required.
• Position requires up to 25% TDY