Fish Biologist

You will serve as a Fish Biologist at the Connecticut River Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office in Sunderland, MA, providing biological support to fish and aquatic species and conservation of aquatic habitats. This is a Term position. See "Appointment Type" section for more details. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Collaborate with internal and external partners to propose, design, and conduct field- and lab-based biological and ecological investigations on fish and other aquatic organisms addressing key issues in aquatic conservation and management, such as habitat alteration and fragmentation, fish passage, climate change, invasive species, and interactions between wild and hatchery fish. Analyze complex datasets and make scientific inference using state-of-the-art statistical methods. Utilize traditional and emerging field sampling techniques to monitor aquatic systems and fish populations such as netting, trapping, electrofishing, tagging, and telemetry. Deploy stationary and mobile passive integrated transponder (PIT) antenna systems to collect data on the movement and survival of tagged organisms. Disseminate results to diverse audiences and stakeholders, by authoring reports, publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and giving presentations. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Qualifications: All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/27/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: Basic Educational Requirement AND/OR Specialized Experience for the series to which you are applying. Basic Educational Requirements: In addition to the specialized experience requirements for this position, you must meet at least one of the following: A. Degree: major in biological science that included (a) at least 6 semester hours in aquatic subjects such as limnology, ichthyology, fishery biology, aquatic botany, aquatic fauna, oceanography, fish culture, or related courses in the field of fishery biology; and (b) at least 12 semester hours in the animal sciences in such subjects as general zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, entomology, parasitology, ecology, cellular biology, genetics, or research in these fields. (Excess course work in aquatic subjects may be used to meet the animal sciences course work requirements when appropriate.) You must submit transcripts. -OR- B. Combination of education and experience: course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. -AND- To qualify for this position at the GS-11 grade level: Specialized Experience Requirement: you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1) applying the concepts, principles, practices, and methodologies of fishery biology in the area of salmonid fish culture; (2) raising fish in a hatchery or laboratory environment (e.g., familiarity with culture facilities and utilities, adjusting feed, water flows, water treatment, water testing, measuring growth and other parameters to evaluate condition, and monitoring and treat

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The Department of the Interior protects and manages the Nation's natural resources and cultural heritage; provides scientific and other information about those resources; and honors its trust responsibilities or special commitments to American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and affiliated Island Communities. Click here to learn more about the Department of the Interior and its bureaus. The mission of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) is to work with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. Click here to learn more about the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.