Biological Science Technician (Fisheries)

U.S. Geological Survey; Klamath Falls, Oregon

Closing Date: November 29, 2017

This is a temporary appointment not to exceed 12 months that may be extended for 12 additional months without further competition. The initial period of employment is for the 2018 field season, beginning in February and ending in October or November. The incumbent will assist with a variety of field studies to collect fisheries data or specimens, working on boats and using various types of nets and electrofishing. PIT tag technology for marking fish and detecting tagged fish remotely will be an important part of the position.

Information on basic qualifications, which includes information on whether you may substitute education for specialized experience, is here: http://www.usgs.gov/humancapital/sw/quals/0404.html. Other requirements for the position are given in the web posting:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/484675600

Contact: David Hewitt, dhewitt@usgs.gov

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David A. Hewitt
Research Fish Biologist
USGS Western Fisheries Research Center
Klamath Falls Field Station, Oregon
(541) 273-8689 ext 215

https://www.usgs.gov/staff-profiles/david-a-hewitt