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From: "Hetrick, Nick" <[log in to unmask]> Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 8:17 PM Subject: Multiple Entry-Level Vacancies - Biological Science Technicians (Fish), Arcata, CA Please pass on this entry-level job opportunity to any recent or upcoming Fisheries Department graduates or other potentially qualified individuals. The announcement is anticipated to be posted on the USAJob website<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.usajobs.gov/__;!!HXCxUKc!kHKxpT5oPmviVVp0eqWzRi7ZekeO63HPShGgqt2Im5RskFnBbD77LC_3suLb6v2ZwA$> next week (around June 3rd). Vacancy Announcement: Biological Science Technician (Fish) Series 0404 Grade: GS-5 Number of Positions: 3 total Duty Station: Arcata, CA Appointment Type: TERM (13 month initial appointment, may be extended annually to not exceed 4 yrs total) Announcement to Post on USA Jobs: Vacancy Opens - 06/03; Vacancy Closes - 06/09 General Position Description: The employee will serve as a Biological Science Technician at the Arcata Fish and Wildlife Office, located in Arcata, CA. Position will work under the supervision of Project Biologist and designated crew lead to collect biological data for complex investigations of juvenile salmon abundance, health and survival. Applies knowledge of the biology, ecology and habitat requirements of aquatic species native to streams and large rivers in the Pacific Northwest, including Pacific salmon and steelhead. Utilizes a variety of sampling gear such as seines, rotary screw traps, tablet PC's, GPS receivers and antennas, radio and acoustic telemetry equipment, etc. Collects, stores, organizes, and transfers raw data sheets to digital files, inputs data into computer databases, and aids in producing weekly project updates. Nicholas J. Hetrick Fish & Aquatic Conservation Program Lead Arcata Fish & Wildlife Office, USFWS Office (707) 822-7201 Cell (707) 267-5856