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Open: June 10, 2026 — Closes: June 23, 2026

Summary

This position is a Fish Biologist, GS-0482-11/12 working in Jamestown, Kentucky for the R4-Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery. https://www.fws.gov/fish-hatchery/wolf-creek

Major Duties

As a Fish Biologist your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Assists the Project Leader with the establishment of hatchery policy based on the interpretation of directives, regulations and requirements set forth in broad based guidance documents. Assists the Project Leader with the preparation and accuracy of Station Action Plans, Program Planning Documents, Annual Reports and other fiscal reports as required. Updates the plans and coordinates with Tribal, State, and Federal entities concerning the production and the fish-stocking programs. Works closely with Project Leader in research activities by identifying current information and technology gaps related to propagation of current aquatic stocks and future stocks to more closely match the Service's priorities and continue to meet program responsibilities. Monitors fish health, growth, and quality, and implements corrective measures or administers therapeutic and prophylactic treatments, as needed. Performs the full range of technical and administrative supervision, which includes outlining objectives, determining scope of work and developing overall plans. Plans the work to be accomplished, sets and adjusts priorities, and deadlines. Schedules, assigns and directs the work, administers supervisory personnel functions, evaluates work performance, and takes necessary action to assure that the work of subordinate employees meet standards of quantity and quality. Develops and cultivates partnerships with other Federal, State, Tribal and civic entities and conservation agencies to coordinate fish production activities and enhance conservation efforts to meet Service objectives. This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed represent the full performance level of GS-12. At lower grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-12. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds. The selectee may be promoted without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

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