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). This position is also open to Recent Graduates under announcement R2-25-12646262-LL-RG. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods. MAJOR DUTIES: 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.
