Fish Biologist

This position is a Fish Biologist, GS- 0482-11 working in Whiteriver, AZ for the Alchesay/Williams Creek NFH Complex. The Complex operates two cold-water hatcheries on White Mountain Apache Tribal land and is the primary trout supplier for Tribal recreational fisheries in the Southwest. It maintains the only Apache Trout broodstock, supports species recovery, and provides eggs to Arizona Game and Fish for state fishing programs. Come work with Apache Trout in the White Mountains of Arizona! 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.