US Army Corps of Engineers · 21 hours ago
FISH BIOLOGIST
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expThe US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Fish Biologist for their Chicago District Fisheries Assessment and Monitoring Section. The role involves conducting fish sampling, managing boat operations, and developing monitoring plans for various projects related to fish and habitat within the Great Lakes.
Civil EngineeringConstructionMilitaryRecreation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct and lead standardized fish sampling in the field for a wide variety of projects under various conditions throughout the Chicago Region
Safely operate and manage boat operations, equipment deployment, data management, and fish identification
Lead and assist in the development and implementation of fish and habitat monitoring plans utilizing region-specific protocols and standards for a wide variety of projects based on the goals, objectives and outcomes expected from each project
Assists with maintenance and operation of numerous fisheries related equipment
Leads coordination with internal project delivery teams, external partners, and stakeholders on a number of projects to ensure open communication and clear expectations for project delivery
Prepare and deliver technical/scientific presentations to Service personnel, other agency personnel, stakeholders, and the public
Assist with boat mounted vibracore sediment sampling throughout the Great Lakes region
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
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
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service which includes: Making observations on fish health, behavior, growth and/or maturation status and conducting fish handling activities such as rearing, tagging, trapping, releasing, and/or spawning
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service which includes: 1) Making observations on fish health, behavior, growth and/or maturation status and conducting fish handling activities such as rearing, tagging, trapping, releasing, and/or spawning; 2) Identifying solutions to resolve common problems encountered in a fisheries program in a hatchery, field, and/or lab setting; and 3) Providing data summaries to senior biologists and/or other federal, state, and local agencies
Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position
Ability to conduct and lead standardized fish sampling in the field for a wide variety of projects under various conditions throughout the Chicago Region
Ability to safely operate and manage boat operations, equipment deployment, data management, and fish identification
Ability to lead and assist in the development and implementation of fish and habitat monitoring plans utilizing region-specific protocols and standards for a wide variety of projects based on the goals, objectives and outcomes expected from each project
Ability to assist with maintenance and operation of numerous fisheries related equipment
Ability to lead coordination with internal project delivery teams, external partners, and stakeholders on a number of projects to ensure open communication and clear expectations for project delivery
Ability to prepare and deliver technical/scientific presentations to Service personnel, other agency personnel, stakeholders, and the public
Preferred
Previous boat operation experience is preferred
Benefits
Direct deposit of pay is required.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be authorized.
Company
US Army Corps of Engineers
U.S.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Steve White
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