Fish Biologist

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Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document .

Basic Education Requirement for Fish Biologist:

Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological science that included at least 6 semester hours in aquatic subjects such as limnology, ichthyology, fishery biology, aquatic botany, aquatic fauna, oceanography, fish culture, or related courses in the field of fishery biology; AND at least 12 semester hours in the animal sciences in such subjects as general zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, entomology, parasitology, ecology, cellular biology, genetics, or research in these fields, or excess course work (beyond the required 6 semester hours) in aquatic subjects. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

OR

Combination of education and experience which includes courses equivalent to a major in biological science (i.e., at least 30 semester hours), of which a minimum of 6 semester hours were in aquatic subjects and 12 semester hours were in the animal sciences, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

Specialized Experience for the GS-11 is: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Assisting in the management of fishery and aquatic resource programs, such as by conducting water quality assessments or monitoring fishery habitats related to hydropower operations; 2) Applying fishery management principles to help develop management plans in coordination with state and federal agencies; and 3) Aiding in the preparation of functional plans or budgets for fishery or water supply programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service. (GS-09)

Specialized Experience for the GS-12 is: 1) Managing and directing fishery and aquatic resource programs, including conducting water quality assessments and managing fishery habitat objectives related to hydropower operations; 2) Developing and implementing fishery management plans in coordination with state and federal agencies; and 3) Preparing long-range functional plans and budgets for fishery or water supply programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service. (GS-11)

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: .