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Open: April 21, 2026 — Closes: April 30, 2026
Summary
This position is a Biological Science Technician (Fish), GS- 0404-6. Berkshire National Fish Hatchery is a gravity-fed, cold-water facility tucked into the hills of the Berkshires in Great Barrington (New Marlborough), Massachusetts. The station has gone through many different phases in its 109-year history as a federal fish hatchery, but it has remained a constant presence in the local community bringing fishing opportunities to local waterways and beyond.
Major Duties
This is a temporary appointment intended for seasonal work that is less than 6 months or 1040 hours from the date of appointment/service year. It is expected this position will be terminated upon completion of the seasons work. The agency may non-competitively rehire an eligible temporary seasonal worker in subsequent years who works less than 6 months or 1040 hours in their service year. As a Seasonal - Biological Science Technician (Fish) your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Fish Hatchery and Propagation positions: Assists with hatchery operations which could include spawning, rearing fish in tanks or raceways, caring for fertilized eggs in trays, observing fish behavior in response to feeding, cleaning, and husbandry operations, determining feed regiments, and treating fish disease. Assists hatchery crew in providing daily care to fish in an aquaculture facility. Collects, compiles, and summarizes data. Performs general maintenance required for general fish hatchery upkeep and maintenance including using simple hand tools or power equipment, landscaping tools (grass mowers, shrub trimmers, etc.), and other tools for minor repairs on hatchery equipment. Assists with training new employees.
