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Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 9:00 AM
Subject: Vacancy Announcement for Fish Biologist at the Ludington Biological Station - USFWS Sea Lamprey Control

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ludington Biological Station, is currently recruiting for a full-time Fish Biologist (GS-0482-11) position. The position is being recruited through USAJobs at GS-9 and GS-11 levels (full performance GS-11). The open period is Tuesday, September 24 to Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Information about job qualifications and application procedures can be found at:

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More about this position...
The Ludington Biological Station, in partnership with the Marquette Biological Station and Fisheries and Oceans Canada, delivers an integrated program of sea lamprey control to assist in restoration of the Great Lakes fishery. The incumbent will support the station’s Larval Assessment team in determining the distribution and abundance of larval sea lamprey populations while guiding and evaluating control program success. Our work takes us to locations throughout the Great Lakes basin and the position requires extensive travel during the April – October field season. Larval assessment is typically carried out with backpack electrofishing, but other methods are also used. In addition to leading field work, the incumbent will assist the Team Leader with work planning, project development, partner coordination, report writing, and presenting to professional and public audiences. Job duties also entail the use of ArcGIS, various data management software programs, and some statistical modeling.

As a program…
We work together with our partners to assess larval and adult sea lamprey populations and control sea lampreys with a variety of state of the art techniques. Control techniques include application of lampricides in natal streams and lentic areas to kill larvae, as well as innovative alternative control technologies that limit reproduction such as trapping and use of barriers to limit spawning migrations. We collaborate with internal and external researchers to advance novel technologies for managing invasive species such as sea lamprey pheromones and repellents. We work closely with federal, state, and tribal partners and international organizations. The primary focus of the position is one or more of the following areas: to control sea lamprey populations through the application of lampricide; assess abundance of adult sea lampreys to measure program success; and to assess presence, distribution and abundance of larval sea lamprey to guide and evaluate control efforts.

If you have any questions regarding this Fish Biologist position, then please contact me via email or phone (231) 690-1679.

Thanks,
-Aaron Jubar

Welcome to Ludington...
Ludington is a community of about 8,000 people nestled along the majestic shoreline of Lake Michigan in the western Lower Peninsula of Michigan. The area is known for its beautiful sandy beaches and outdoor recreation. Avid anglers can find year-round fishing opportunities, whether they are pursuing giant salmon on Lake Michigan (Ludington port holds the state record Chinook salmon – 47.86 lbs) or elusive brook trout on the Pere Marquette and Manistee Rivers. Hunting opportunities abound, with abundant whitetail deer, upland birds, and waterfowl to be found among the thousands of acres of public land near Ludington. Hikers will enjoy endless trails in Ludington State Park, Nordhouse Dunes, and the Manistee National Forest. From biking to camping to snowmobiling, the outdoor enthusiast will find adventure at their doorstep. In 2024, Ludington was named as the Best Historic Small Town in America by USA Today (https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-historic-small-town-2024/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-historic-small-town-2024/__;!!HXCxUKc!0DmRnYpUMoYQqu96OhaSU475MVuzVQoMT0ouRhPEMNzdSVq2OZMKj_ULN23PnsoEkSeWwGUZEL6Vz79uDrIFlQ$>). Ludington was also ranked as one of the Best Places to Live in the U.S. by Outside magazine (https://www.outsideonline.com/2105956/best-places-live-us-2016<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.outsideonline.com/2105956/best-places-live-us-2016__;!!HXCxUKc!0DmRnYpUMoYQqu96OhaSU475MVuzVQoMT0ouRhPEMNzdSVq2OZMKj_ULN23PnsoEkSeWwGUZEL6Vz7_KkBxTxg$>). West Michigan is also home to numerous vineyards and breweries, which enhance the local flair.


Aaron Jubar
Supervisory Fish Biologist
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Region 3 - Midwest
Ludington Biological Station
5050 Commerce Drive
Ludington, MI 49431-2251
(231)843-7307
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