The US Geological Survey, Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center, in Bozeman Montana will be advertising for a Full-Time, Term, GS 7/9 Fisheries Biologist, GS-0482-09. To apply, applications to the vacancy must be received on-line via USAJOBS. It is expected that the vacancy will be open for a week only during the last week of November. The positions focus will center on, but not be limited too, fishery issues concerning aquatic invasive species.
Responsibilities: Primary duties include writing and preparing protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), reports, and publications. Participates in planning and execution of complex multidisciplinary studies concerning habitats and food webs that support fishes and associated ecosystem processes. Organizes and leads field sampling operations at local and remote locations (may be away up to 15 days at a time). Ensures proper and efficient collection, handling, and transfer of samples. Operates and manages a wide variety of specialized equipment used for measurement of biological, chemical, and physical properties of aquatic systems. Qualifications: Must have one year of appropriate professional experience in fishery biology equivalent to at least a GS-07 Federal status, such as assisting in the design and implementation of fishery surveys and standard fishery field procedures, technical evaluation of habitat, logistical planning of field studies, data management and analysis, and report preparation. An advanced degree in a fishery related field is highly preferred. A strong administrative background is also preferred as this position will have both a field and office administrative component. Individuals with skills in report and manuscript preparation, maintaining detailed and accurate records of methodologies, data, and data analyses performed in research are strongly preferred. Organizing and leading fish monitoring and research are also key skills for this position. Contact: Interested persons should follow instructions posted in the upcoming vacancy on USAJOBS.
