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Biological Science Technician (Fisheries)Some of the Biological Science Technician (Fisheries) standard duties include but are not limited to:Conduct surveys and monitoring of fish populations, aquatic organisms, and aquatic habitats.Collect biological and environmental data and specimens using established fisheries sampling methods and equipment.Record and maintain project data using Global Positioning System (GPS), Geographic Information System (GIS), and other data-management technology.Organize, enter, and maintain fisheries and aquatic resource project data.Depending on the location, assist with fish hatchery operations, including fish care and feeding; monitoring fish health, growth, and water quality; handling and inventorying fish or eggs; maintaining fish culture records; and cleaning and maintaining hatchery equipment and facilities.Additional duties for GS-05: You may carry out established fisheries, hatchery, and aquatic resource activities, including feeding and caring for fish, monitoring water quality, collecting and recording field or fish production data, and assisting with reports and project documentation.Additional duties for GS-06: You may independently carry out established fisheries, hatchery, and aquatic resource activities, including fish culture, monitoring fish health and water quality, and collecting and evaluating project data. You may operate and maintain sampling or hatchery equipment, maintain fish production records, and assist with project implementation, data analysis, and preparation of reports and plans.Additional duties for GS-07: You may coordinate and lead established fisheries, hatchery, and aquatic resource activities; schedule field projects or fish culture work; and provide technical guidance to staff, interns, and volunteers. You may train personnel in fish identification, sampling and fish culture methods, data collection, habitat assessment, and equipment use; monitor fish production and health data; ensure data quality; identify operational concerns; evaluate project results; and prepare draft reports and recommendations.