USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Supervisory Fish Biologist
Pomeroy, Washington, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$89K/yr - $115K/yrUSAJOBS is seeking a Supervisory Fish Biologist for the Lower Granite Project operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The role involves overseeing fish passage programs, managing personnel, and coordinating fishery activities to ensure effective management of aquatic resources.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for the development, scheduling, direction and evaluation of the juvenile fish passage, collection and transport programs
Responsible for personnel selections, appraisals, discipline, awards, and other personnel management programs
Responsible for monitoring physiological condition of fish in project facilities, barges, and trucks
Surveillance of operating collection facilities
Plans for future workload adjustments and emergency requirements
Evaluates results of work in terms of economy, efficiency, and accuracy
Provides training and supervision for personnel working in a complex 7-day a week, 24-hours a day fishery management program
Acts as technical adviser during implementation of facility modifications
Originates, completes, and publishes scientific studies
Coordinates Project fishery activities with District Corps personnel and other Federal, State, and tribal organizations
Directs the powerhouse debris removal and disposal operation
Responsible for assuring efficient upstream passage of returning adult anadromous fish
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological science that included at least 6 semester hours in aquatic subjects such as limnology, ichthyology, fishery biology, aquatic botany, aquatic fauna, oceanography, fish culture, or related courses in the field of fishery biology; AND at least 12 semester hours in the animal sciences in such subjects as general zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, entomology, parasitology, ecology, cellular biology, genetics, or research in these fields, or excess course work (beyond the required 6 semester hours) in aquatic subjects
Combination of education and experience which includes courses equivalent to a major in biological science (i.e., at least 30 semester hours), of which a minimum of 6 semester hours were in aquatic subjects and 12 semester hours were in the animal sciences, plus appropriate experience or additional education
Experience in analyzing data and preparing studies and reports for a fish passage, and collection program
Experience assisting with the training and direction of technical employees in scientific data collection, analysis, and evaluation
Experience with the operation and maintenance of a fish facility
Required to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license
Pre-employment physical is required
Supervisory probation required
Heavy lifting of 50lbs required
Position requires up to 25% TDY
Company
USAJOBS
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