Biological Science Technician (Fish)

Duties

This position is an integral part for the facilities and communities. We encourage anyone looking for a unique challenge and opportunity to lead recreational and conservation programs at local, regional, and national levels to apply.




Alchesay/Williams Creek is in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona filled with an abundance of recreational opportunities and a wonderful climate. This two-facility complex provides non-native recreational sport fish (rainbow, brown and brook trout) to our Tribal partners in Arizona and New Mexico. Additionally, the facility houses the world's only broodstock of the threatened Apache trout and has annual production goals for the stocking of these fish for recreational fishing opportunities.



As a Biological Science Technician (Fish) your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:



The incumbent assists in collecting data on hatchery populations to study health and propagation methods. Fish hatchery operations and studies on efficiency may cover breeding, rearing, and/or growing 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, treating fish disease, collecting and recording data (hard copy and digital). Assists hatchery crew in providing daily care to fish in an aquaculture facility. Performs assignments and general maintenance required for general fish hatchery upkeep and maintenance including simple hand tools or power equipment, landscaping tools (grass mowers, shrub trimmers, etc.), and other tools for minor repairs on hatchery equipment.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.


• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.


• Resume and supporting documents (See How to Apply).


• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation


• Driver's License: Selectees MAY be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.


• Uniform: Official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform MAY be required.


• Probationary Period: Selectees MAY be required to successfully complete a probationary period.


• Position MAY be require working evenings, weekends and holidays.


• Incumbent MAY be required to respond to alarms on the evenings and weekends, as assigned. Alarm must be responded to timely in order to ensure Hatchery specimens remain viable.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

  
  
  
  

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  1. Resume: You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume. If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed, annual salary, and description of job duties. Include name and address of employer; supervisor name and telephone number. Additional information on what to include can be found here. Your experience needs to address every required qualification.
  
  
  
  
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  1. College Transcripts: Please refer to the education section above for additional information. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. A copy of your official transcripts may be required if you are selected.
  
  
  
  2. Cover Letter
  
  
  
  
  3. Veterans' Preference Documentation: If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 Member Copy 2 or 4 showing you were honorably discharged. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, attach an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference in addition to the proof required by that form (i.e. VA letter). You may not be awarded preference if you do not attach the correct Veteran Documentation as specified above.
  
  
  
  
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• How to Apply

  
  
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  Division of Human Resources
  
  Division of Human Resources
  
  500 Gold Avenue, SW Room 5222
  
  
  Albuquerque, NM 87103
  
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  Next steps

  
  

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Required Documents

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Open to all U.S. Citizens. ICTAP/CTAP eligibles.