JOB SUMMARY: This position is a Biological Science Technician (Fish), GS- 0404-5/6 working in Lodi, CA for the R8-Lodi Fish and Wildlife Office. This position is also open to the public under announcement R8-25-12588378-LAS-DE. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods. MAJOR DUTIES: As a Biological Science Technician (Fish) your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Uses active and passive collection methods to conduct fish surveys (aquatic habitat and aquatic organism census) including the use of electrofishing equipment, beach seines, trawls, gill nets, hoop nets, fyke nets, and rotary screw traps. This may also require snorkeling for direct observation. Collects water quality parameters using water quality meters. Identifies fish (including larval) to species in the field and lab using dichotomous keys. Recover coded-wire tags from specimens collected. Collects biological samples ensuring correct documentation, reporting, storage, transport and delivery of samples taken. Uses established automated databases to enter, organize, and perform preliminary analysis of collected data, using standard statistical methods in preparation of reports. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
