FUL - Biological Science Technician (Fish)

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/16/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. All candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements. 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: GS-05 To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level: Specialized Experience Requirement: you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service.

Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience may include: Assisting with fisheries or aquatic resource surveys and investigations. Collecting and recording biological and water resource data. Capturing, handling, tagging, or marking fish.

Identifying fish species commonly encountered in survey areas. Maintaining records and automated data systems Using computer software to compile information and support report preparation. .If qualifying on experience for the GS-05 grade level, you MUST meet 4 of the 6 Specialized Experience statements above. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient information in these areas to be found qualified.

You must include hours per week worked -OR- Education: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. At least 6 semester hours of courses have been directly related to the position to be filled.

NOTE: To qualify under this option you must submit transcripts to verify your education -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience as described above which together equals 100% of the requirement; including at least 6-semester hours of coursework directly related to the position being filled (Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours may be used in this calculation).

GS-06 To qualify for this position at the GS-06 grade level: Specialized Experience Requirement: you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience may include: Independently conducting fisheries or aquatic resource surveys and investigations. Collecting, compiling, and reporting biological and water resource data.

Capturing, handling, tagging, or marking fish using established protocols. Identifying fish species within assigned survey areas. Maintaining data quality in automated databases. Using spreadsheet, word processing, and statistical software to analyze and summarize information. Preparing reports and communicating findings to support program objectives. .If qualifying on experience for the GS-06 grade level, you MUST meet 5 of the 7 Specialized Experience statements above.

NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient information in these areas to be found qualified. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- Education: Successfully completed (1) full year of graduate level education (18 semester/27 quarter hours or the school's equivalent) in an accredited college or university of that included courses directly related to the occupation. NOTE: To qualify under this option you must submit transcripts to verify your education. -OR- Combination of education and experience.

A combination of education and experience as described above which together equals 100% of the requirement; including at least 6-semester hours of coursework directly related to the position being filled (Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours may be used in this calculation). You must include transcripts.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

At the full performance level (GS-07) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Conduct fish population surveys, habitat assessments, monitoring projects, and related field investigations. Capture, handle, tag, and process fish and collect biological, environmental, and spatial data. Analyze, summarize, and maintain biological data using automated databases and software applications.

Collect and process biological samples in accordance with established protocols and quality standards. Support fisheries conservation, habitat restoration, and resource management projects through field and office activities. Prepare technical reports, data summaries, and recommendations based on study findings. Coordinate field activities and collaborate with Federal, Tribal, State, and local partners to support fisheries management objectives.

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