🌎 North America → 🇺🇸 United States → Washington
← All Jobs

Fish Biologist

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Department of the Interior
📍 Yakima, Washington 💰 $61722 – $80243/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Similar Open Positions

Fish Biologist
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Tupelo, Mississippi · same category
Fish Biologist
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Essex Junction, Vermont · same category
Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project (YRBWEP) Manager
Bureau of Reclamation · Yakima, Washington · same city
Archeologist
United States Army Installation Management Command · Yakima, Washington · same city
Immigration Services Officer
Citizenship and Immigration Services · Yakima, Washington · same city
Supervisory Environmental Protection Specialist
Bureau of Reclamation · Yakima, Washington · same city

Job Summary

You will serve as a Fish Biologist with US Fish and Wildlife Service. You will provide biological support on a variety of issues relating to management of fish and aquatic species and conservation of aquatic habitats.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Prepares reports on progress and completion of fisheries activities and formulates recommendations for review by supervisor. Uses automated computer programs (e.g., R) to manage large sets of data. Assists in conducting a variety of investigations including the design, collection, and analysis of fisheries data.

Participates in the planning and implementation of a wide variety of investigations including the design, collection, and analysis of fisheries data. Participates in the presentation of project results at public and scientific meetings and conferences.

Requirements & Education

This position has a mandatory education requirement. 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.

For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications

Contact

StaffingTeam6@ios.doi.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $61722 – $80243/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-03.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

Related Searches

Fish Biologist, Fish Biologist jobs, Fish Biologist careers, apply Fish Biologist, Fish Biologist in Yakima, Fish Biologist jobs Yakima, Fish Biologist in Washington, Fish Biologist jobs Washington, jobs in Yakima, careers in Yakima, jobs in Washington, federal jobs in Washington, government jobs Washington, jobs near Yakima, Washington, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service jobs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service careers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Yakima, Department of the Interior, Department of the Interior jobs, Fish Biology, Fish Biology jobs, USAJOBS Fish Biology, fed transition jobs, telework eligible jobs

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-21 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov

Apply on official site →