JOB SUMMARY: There are (3) vacancies for the position of Biological Science Technician, GS- 0404-6 working in Carbondale, IL, for the R3-Carterville F and W Conservation Office. This is a term position expected to last 13 months but may be extended up to a total of 10 years at management's discretion. MAJOR DUTIES: As a Biological Science Technician your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Assist in planning and conducting biological surveys of waters in the Mid-west for the conservation and rehabilitation of fisheries resources. Assist in the surveillance and detection (locating, capturing, marking, and tagging) of both native and invasive aquatic species using standard fish sampling gear (such as trawls, gillnets, fyke nets, and/or electrofishing equipment). Utilize databases to enter, organize, and perform preliminary analysis of collected field data, using standard statistical methods in preparation of fisheries reports. Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a variety of field equipment commonly used in fishery studies, including small watercraft, fish sampling gear. Enter and retrieve data from geographic information systems and assist in the preparation and processing of various laboratory samples. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.