Biological Science Technician; Fisheries), GS

Announcement Type TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type Permanent

USACE Organization Northwestern Division (NWD) - Walla Walla District

Location Starbuck, WA

• Responsible for operation of juvenile fish transportation facilities and/or barges.
• Collect and maintain data associated with the juvenile fish transportation program.
• Provide detailed reports to Supervisor on facility or barge operations on a regular basis.
• Responsible for collecting fish, loading raceways and barge holds, and for determining fish numbers, loading densities, and overall fish behavior and condition.
• Make recommendations concerningfacility and/or barge operations and equipment to improve overall operation.
• Responsible for ensuring fish facilities and/or barges are operated within fish passage criteria.
• Coordinate with and/or assist researchers working on fish facilities or barges.

GS-5 Specialized Experience
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One year of specialized experience that includes collecting and maintaining scientific data, operating fish or other animal transportation equipment such as fish counters and other animal enumeration technology, electronic valves, and performing fish or other animal sampling operations using standard biological techniques.

OR

Education
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Four‑year bachelor’s degree in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as biology, fish and wildlife, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience
: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100% (divide total months of experience by 12, then divide semester hours of education beyond two years by 60, and add the two percentages).

GS-6 Specialized Experience
:
One year of specialized experience that includes collecting, holding, and transporting fish or other animals, operating equipment such as electronic fish counters or other animal enumeration technology, electronic valves, and pneumatic gates, and scientific data collection.

OR

Education
:
Half year (9 semester hours) of graduate‐level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as biology, fish and wildlife, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience
: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100% (divide total months of experience by 12, then divide total graduate semester hours by 9, and add the two percentages).

Foreign Education
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If foreign education is used, credentials must be evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpreting foreign education programs, or full credit must be given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

• Completion of a pre‑employment Physical Examination and annual examinations thereafter.
• Require ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Require a valid state Driver’s License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions.

• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Full‑time seasonal position with rotating shifts March through November; shift work required.
• Eligible for situational telework only.

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Reasonable Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. Requests are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis.