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From: Criger, Lori A <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Monday, December 1, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Subject: Vacancy Announcement for GS-3 Biological Science Aid and GS-4 and 5 Biological Science Technician temporary seasonal positions - Marquette, MI


Good afternoon!



Please share this vacancy announcement with anyone you feel would be interested in joining a highly diverse team responsible for controlling invasive sea lamprey populations in the Great Lakes.



The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 3, Sea Lamprey Control Program is pleased to announce multiple vacancies for GS-404 Biological Science Aid and Technician positions in Marquette, MI. The vacancy announcements are open Monday, December 1st through Monday, December 8th and can be found here:


  *   GS-3:  https://www.usajobs.gov/job/851241800<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.usajobs.gov/job/851241800__;!!HXCxUKc!2o-Hayi68nzzYn5s28bkKANS7PuJDyGOsQFeRlh1EVN6Z43kDpLNrfX1vfx-9pzt0IQYy31owSBwYUN24ZA-u6ST$>

  *   GS-4:  https://www.usajobs.gov/job/851242400<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.usajobs.gov/job/851242400__;!!HXCxUKc!2o-Hayi68nzzYn5s28bkKANS7PuJDyGOsQFeRlh1EVN6Z43kDpLNrfX1vfx-9pzt0IQYy31owSBwYUN24TYvBVwR$>

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GS-5:  https://www.usajobs.gov/job/851242700<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.usajobs.gov/job/851242700__;!!HXCxUKc!2o-Hayi68nzzYn5s28bkKANS7PuJDyGOsQFeRlh1EVN6Z43kDpLNrfX1vfx-9pzt0IQYy31owSBwYUN24bRKjpaM$>



More information about the position.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service delivers an integrated program of sea lamprey control in treaty with Canada to assist in restoration of the Great Lakes fishery. Together with our partners, we assess larval and adult sea lamprey populations and control sea lampreys in the Great Lakes with 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 agencies and international organizations including the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and several universities. The primary focus of the position is one or more of the following areas: to control sea lamprey populations through the application of lampricide and alternative control technologies; to develop and implement experimental biological control; to assess non-target effects of control; to 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.



Welcome to Marquette!

Marquette is a thriving community of about 25,000 people located in the central Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Situated, on the southern shoreline of Lake Superior with beautiful beaches and recreational areas. With four distinct seasons, outdoor recreational opportunities are abundant. Marquette has biking, fishing, hunting, camping, skiing, boating, opportunities within minutes of town (http://www.travelmarquettemichigan.com/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.travelmarquettemichigan.com/__;!!HXCxUKc!2o-Hayi68nzzYn5s28bkKANS7PuJDyGOsQFeRlh1EVN6Z43kDpLNrfX1vfx-9pzt0IQYy31owSBwYUN24dErltrR$>). The town was voted as one of the “Best Small Towns for Adventure” by USA Today in 2020 (https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-small-town-for-adventure-2020/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-small-town-for-adventure-2020/__;!!HXCxUKc!2o-Hayi68nzzYn5s28bkKANS7PuJDyGOsQFeRlh1EVN6Z43kDpLNrfX1vfx-9pzt0IQYy31owSBwYUN24RkLdmqg$>).  Marquette is the home of Northern Michigan University which offers opportunities for continuing education and contributes to the area’s vibrant cultural environment. Finally, Marquette has a growing number of businesses, a hospital, and college along with other Federal, State, and Local government entities providing ample opportunity for spouse/partner employment.



Some important items to note when applying:

  *   Housing is not provided.

  *   Formal training for this position begins in Marquette on Monday, April 20, 2026. A delayed start could be considered, but employment must begin no later than May 4, 2026.

  *   Use the help center on USAJobs to strengthen your application, paying special attention to the resume section! https://help.usajobs.gov/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to__;!!HXCxUKc!2o-Hayi68nzzYn5s28bkKANS7PuJDyGOsQFeRlh1EVN6Z43kDpLNrfX1vfx-9pzt0IQYy31owSBwYUN24T48yKJ5$>

  *   All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name.

  *   Applicants cannot be moved from one announcement to another in order to receive consideration.  If they've applied to the incorrect announcement they could lose the opportunity to be considered for the position advertised.


If you have questions on the application process, please send an email to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> referencing one of the vacancy announcement number(s) above for assistance (preferably before the announcement period closes).



Thank you!



Lori Criger

Supervisory Fish Biologist
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Marquette Biological Station
1095 Cornerstone Drive
Marquette, MI  49855
Phone:  (906) 869-8905
Email:  [log in to unmask]