JOB SUMMARY: This position is a Biological Science Technician, GS- 0404-5/6/7 working in Tishomingo, Oklahoma for the Tishomingo National Fish Hatchery (Region 2). MAJOR DUTIES: The Pathways Recent Graduate Program is for recently graduated or graduating individuals who are looking for developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service. Recent Graduates will serve on this appointment for one year. During the first year the selectee will perform developmental activities designed to help them acquire the competencies of the target position in which they may be placed upon completion of the program. Participants who successfully complete the Recent College Graduates Program may be eligible for conversion to the target position on a permanent or term (more than one to four years in duration) basis without further competition. For more information on the Pathways Recent Graduate Program, please visit https://www.usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGrads. The Pathways Recent Graduate Program is for recently graduated or graduating individuals who are looking for developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service. See the "Qualifications" & "Additional Information" section for more information. Tishomingo National Fish Hatchery (Hatchery), located in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, raises warm water species, predominately the interjurisdictional paddlefish, for re-establishment of populations fragmented by large dams on the Arkansas and Red rivers. The Hatchery also rears alligator snapping turtles and alligator gar, both considered to be imperiled within their native ranges. Some production of channel catfish is undertaken for recreational fishing programs on Tribal lands, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation areas, and military installations. As a Biological Science Technician your duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: daily caretaking of fish. seasonal spawning and packing of eggs for shipment. counting and sorting fish. routine grounds maintenance, snow removal, and office custodial duties. assisting with education and outreach tours. maintenance of hatchery equipment. construction of egg shipping boxes. routine use of computers to input timesheets, respond to emails, maintenance of electronic data in accordance with policies. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
