You will serve as a Biological Science Technician (Fish) (Seasonal) working in either of the following locations: - Ellsworth, Maine working for the Green Lake National Fish Hatchery OR - Orland, Maine working for the Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery Open to the first 100 applicants. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the 09/17/2026 to be considered. This is a temporary position expected to last 6 months or Not to Exceed 1039 hours.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: For Fish Hatchery and Propagation positions: Assists with hatchery operations which could include spawning, rearing fish in tanks or raceways, caring for fertilized eggs in trays, observing fish behavior in response to feeding, cleaning, and husbandry operations, determining feed regiments, and treating fish disease.
Assists hatchery crew in providing daily care to fish in an aquaculture facility. Collects, compiles, and summarizes data. Performs general maintenance required for general fish hatchery upkeep and maintenance including using simple hand tools or power equipment, landscaping tools (grass mowers, shrub trimmers, etc.), and other tools for minor repairs on hatchery equipment.
For Fish Population Surveys and Studies positions: Participates in multifaceted fish population studies, including carrying out a variety of research and survey methods, analyzing established data, and monitoring environmental elements related to conservation, management, and/or control of fish populations.
Assists with preparation, maintenance, and use of field equipment such as boats, nets, traps, electrofishing equipment, and other equipment as necessary to accomplish routine fishery management and aquatic habitat investigations. Uses a variety of laboratory and field equipment to perform standardized tasks for studies. Collects, compiles, and summarizes data.
You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position.
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education.
https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification
This position is with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $19.52 – $25.37/hr.
Applications close on 2026-09-17.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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