This position is located within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 5, Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery, East Orland, Maine. First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level. Rate range: GS-07: $50,460 - $65,599 GS-09: $61,722 - $80,243
Some of the major duties at the full-performance level (GS-09) you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Distributes salmonid eggs, juveniles and adults throughout the State of Maine in accordance with fish health regulations, state directives, in close cooperation with partners while using best practices. Observes salmonid eggs, juveniles and adults daily for signs of hunger, distress, parasites and disease.
Diagnoses and provides proper treatment for routine health issues; collaborates with fish health professionals as required. Ensures feed is distributed appropriately to each life stage to ensure proper growth and gamete development while minimizing waste and phosphorus discharge. Maintains hatchery databases and other electronic records regularly and in a clear, accessible manner. Maintains computers and equipment used during spawning, tagging and sampling.
Provides data to internal and external partners upon request and as part of annual reporting schedules. Maintains hatchery effluent water sampling equipment including automated sampler, dissolved oxygen meters and pH meters. Conducts weekly effluent monitoring, ensures chain-of-custody form are correct and samples are shipped to laboratory within required timeframes.
Assists hatchery management with budget development, development of annual work plans, hiring interns, safety and maintenance. Provides training for lower-graded employees, interns and volunteers. Represents the FWS and hatchery at professional meetings, workshops, conferences, in verbal and written communications, and to the public. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.
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
This position is with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $50460 – $80243/yr.
Applications close on 2026-08-26.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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