This position is located in the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC), Fishery Monitoring and Analysis (FMA), with one vacancy in Anchorage, AK or Seattle, WA. This position is also announced under vacancy number NMFS-26-13046843-ST, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.
As a Fish Biologist, you will perform the following duties: Train and prepare observers for at sea data collection, species identification, proper collection, labeling and packaging of specimen samples. Direct observers in data collection to include but not limited to protected species, fisheries research data, seabirds and marine mammal encounters. Analyze observer data and provide feedback to observers on collected data and biological specimens.
Provide guidance to observers on effective data collection techniques while observers are at sea. Ensure observers are compliant with documenting protected species forms. Develop and maintain debriefing and data editing procedures. Design new approaches for data collection surveys and methodologies for compilation and distribution to provide quality information for fisheries management, conservation and development.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid stat driver's license to operate a government vehicle. This position requires the operation of a Federal motor vehicle. When required, incumbent may be responsible for coordination of observers on fishing vessels, transportation of observers and gear, fish and collected specimens.
College Transcript: If you are qualifying based on education, submit a copy of your college transcript that lists college courses detailing each course by the number and department (i.e., Bio 101, Math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours and grade earned. You must submit evidence that any education completed in a foreign institution is equivalent to U.S. education standards with your resume.
You may submit an unofficial copy of the transcript at the initial phase of the application process. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken. Note: Your college transcript is used to verify successful completion of degree, or college course work.
An official college transcript will be required before you can report to duty. Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: OPM Foreign Education Evaluation.
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This position is with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce.
The posted pay range is $56715 – $99904/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-08.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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