Fisheries Biologist 1 Jobs

The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission is seeking to fill a full-time Fisheries Biologist 1 positions with Bureau of Fisheries, Fisheries Management Area 6, Kintnersville. The Fisheries Biologist 1 is a professional position requiring a dedicated, hard-working individual with a passion for fisheries management. Apply today!

This position provides support to the Area Fisheries Manager in the conduct of fisheries management activities in Fisheries Management Area 6. Area 6 is defined as the lower Delaware River watershed downriver from the mouth of the Lehigh River, specifically sub-sub-basins 2 D-F and sub-basin 3; and the lower Susquehanna River watershed downriver from and including the Conewago Creek basin on the east side and the Codorus Creek basin on the west side, specifically sub-sub-basins 7 G-K. Performance of duties in this capacity form the basis for the protection, conservation, and enhancement of the Commonwealth's angling opportunities and aquatic resources in Southeast Pennsylvania.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to Fisheries Management Area 6 in Kintnersville, Pennsylvania.
• Full-time employment.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 12 credits in fish biology, fish ecology, fisheries management, ichthyology, fish culture, fish physiology, fish pathology, limnology, aquatic ecology, aquatic entomology, water quality or other course closely relate to fisheries science or aquatic ecology.
• A bachelor’s degree in a biological science that includes or is supplemented by 12 credits in fish biology, fish ecology, fisheries management, ichthyology, fish culture, fish physiology, fish pathology, limnology, aquatic ecology, aquatic entomology, water quality or other course closely related to fisheries science or aquatic ecology; or

• Possession of valid driver’s license.

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
• Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].

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• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• You may be disqualified.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your results will be provided via email.
• Your score may be lower than deserved.

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Health & Wellness

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• Eligibility rules apply.