As a Fish Biologist within the Western Fisheries Research Center, some of your specific duties will include:
- Plans and conducts studies and investigations concerning biological, chemical, and physical processes that affect aquatic communities and ecosystems.
- Modifies and adapts standard techniques, processes, and procedures.
- Develops plans for fishery projects including estimates of personnel, equipment, materials, and schedules required to carry out plans.
- Writes reports that include recommendations for changes, elimination, or improvement of operations and program plans.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work requires some physical exertion such as walking over wet, rough, uneven, or rocky
surfaces; and bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. The work requires moderate physical ability and average agility and dexterity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in an office, laboratory, and/or in the field. The office is adequately lighted,
heated, and ventilated. Temperature and weather extremes may be encountered in the performance of the outdoor work. Field and laboratory duties may require the use of special protective gear. The incumbent is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow workers, or property with which entrusted.