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Open: July 16, 2026 — Closes: July 24, 2026

Summary

This position is a Seasonal Biological Science Technician (Fish), GS-0404-05 or GS-0404-06 or GS-0404-07 working in Iron River, WI for the Iron River National Fish Hatchery. The salary will vary based on the grade level: GS-05 - $19.52 - $25.37 GS-06 - $21.76 - $28.29 GS-07 - $24.28 - $37.43 Click here for OPM GS Salary Pay Table

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 Biological Science Technician (Fish) (Seasonal) your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: For 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. For Fish Population Surveys and Studies positions: Participates in multifaceted fish population studies, including carrying out a variety of research and survey methods, analyzing established data, and monitoring environmental elements related to conservation, management, and/or control of fish populations. Assists with preparation, maintenance, and use of field equipment such as boats, nets, traps, electrofishing equipment, and other equipment as necessary to accomplish routine fishery management and aquatic habitat investigations. Uses a variety of laboratory and field equipment to perform standardized tasks for studies. Collects, compiles, and summarizes data.

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Biological Science Technician (Fish) (Seasonal)