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Open: November 6, 2026 — Closes: November 12, 2026
Summary
You will serve as a SUPERVISORY FISH BIOLOGIST with US Fish and Wildlife Service working in Leadville, Colorado. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.
Major Duties
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Lead and supervise station staff - assign work based on priorities and capabilities; evaluate performance; provide advice/counsel; address complaints; take/recommend disciplinary actions; identify training needs; develop performance standards; improve work quality. Plan and direct fish production & distribution - develop schedules and carry out operations to meet hatchery goals using established USFWS methods/procedures. Provide day-to-day technical direction to biologists and animal caretakers on fish culture activities, study planning/execution, data analysis, and interpretation. Execute administrative and program tasks - support station planning and budget; gather/summarize labor & cost data; make recommendations within program plans. Maintain comprehensive biological and operational records - production, distributions, spawning/rearing metrics, and therapeutic/prophylactic treatments. Ensure compliance with policies and environmental laws - prepare routine documentation using established templates; coordinate with regional specialists and Service centers. Coordinate station activities with partners - work with state agencies, the Friends group, the Fish Health Center, the Fish Technology Center, and nearby Fish & Wildlife Offices; provide technical input to management.