You will serve as a FUL - Biological Science Technician (Fish) working for the Red Bluff Fish and Wildlife Office in Red Bluff, California. This vacancy uses the Field Unit Local Hiring (FUL) Authority. Applicants must reside within 75 miles of the duty location. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
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.
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 $40736 – $59031/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-16.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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