JOB SUMMARY: This position is a Fish Biologist, GS- 0482-11/12, working in Neah Bay, WA, for the Makah National Fish Hatchery. MAJOR DUTIES: As a Fish Biologist your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Assist Project Leader with: establishment of hatchery policy based on the interpretation of directives, regulations and requirements set forth in broad based guidance documents; preparation and accuracy of Station Action Plans, Program Planning Documents, Annual Reports and other fiscal reports as required; updating plans and coordinating with Tribal, State, and Federal entities concerning cold water production and the fish-stocking programs at Makah National Fish Hatchery. Work closely with the Project Leader in research activities by identifying current information and technology gaps related to propagation of current aquatic stocks and future stocks to more closely match the Service's priorities and continue to meet federal tribal trust responsibilities. Work with other governmental and non-governmental experts to solve and identify obstacles to successfully culture and propagate aquatic species in a challenging rearing environment. Oversee and perform daily operation and administration of the facility's fish culture and propagation programs (e.g., submitting acquisition requests, fish husbandry, scheduling and overseeing/ performing daily fish culture and propagation activities, monitoring and managing water quality and usage in ponds, determining feed and feeding requirements, and maintaining accurate and retrievable records of all aspects of fish culture and propagation activities). Provide biological expertise and operational oversight to ensure successful fish propagation and distribution programs. Evaluation of hatchery production programs requires a close working relationship with the various fisheries offices (Western Washington Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office, Fish Health Center, and/or Fish Technology Center). Work closely with Makah tribal government and staff to assure implementation of fish propagation programs and watershed management/habitat programs; and data collection, management, and analysis are properly executed to meet program goals. Work with hatchery manager and administrative staff to plan the budget for the Hatchery and forecast future resource expenditures. Assist with planning short and long term maintenance programs, construction projects, and ensuring operational protocols are followed. Work with the hatchery manger and maintenance staff to ensure minimal conflicts with fish propagation and hatchery maintenance activities associated with the facilities complex water delivery and system. Work with staff to manage the fish production program including care, treatment, and spawning of broodstock; incubation of eggs; feeding, cleaning and sample counting of fry and fingerlings; distribution of eggs, fry and fingerlings; and the tagging and marking programs. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.