JOB SUMMARY: This position is a Supervisory Fish Biologist, GS- 0482-13 working in Welaka, Florida for the R4-Welaka National Fish Hatchery. MAJOR DUTIES: The mission of the Fish and Wildlife Service is to conserve, protect, and enhance fish and wildlife and their habitats for the continuing enjoyment of people. The Southeast Region Fisheries Program serves a vital role in conserving America's fisheries in partnership with States, Tribes, Federal agencies, other Service programs, and private interests in a larger effort to conserve fish and other aquatic resources. The Program consists of National Fish Hatcheries, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Offices, and the Regional Fisheries Center which includes a Fish Health Center and a Fish Technology Center. Employees work with partners throughout the states of NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, TN, KY, AR, LA, MS, and U.S. Territories in the Caribbean. National Fish Hatcheries perform a wide variety of operations, including fish culture and broodstock management, producing species of fish and other aquatic species in direct support of recovery of listed or candidate species; restoration of inter-jurisdictional fisheries and aquatic ecosystems; fulfilling mitigation responsibilities; and restoring depleted fish populations to preclude listing. As a Supervisory Fish Biologist, the key duties of the position are as follows, but are not limited to: Manages all administrative/management functions including developing annual budgets, program plans, development programs, cyclical maintenance and program schedules, fish production programs, outreach plans, maintenance and submission of fiscal accounts, property records, planning and accomplishments in Fishery Information System. Develops, implements, evaluates, and directs the entire aquatic species propagation and restoration programs at the hatchery under their management. Serves as a Project Coordinator between State and Federal agencies, Tribal entities, and private, commercial, and academic partnerships involved in meeting mutually agreed-upon natural resource objectives. The incumbent leads, manages and directs the hatchery's native and/or imperiled aquatic species program in collaboration with other Service entities, other agencies and non-governmental organizations to restore, enhance, and maintain species and habitats native to the geographic area. Works closely with other Fish and Aquatic Conservation stations including Fish and Wildlife Conservation Offices, Fish Technology Centers, and partner agencies, organizations and universities to assess effectiveness of restoration programs and adapt hatchery practices based on the results of these assessments. Supervises and manages a professional, technical, and non-technical staff to accomplish program objectives at the hatchery under their management. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
