Fisheries Biologist 2

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is seeking a skilled and passionate Fisheries Biologist 2 to join our team in managing, conserving, and enhancing aquatic resources throughout the Commonwealth. This role involves propagation, fieldwork, laboratory analysis, data management, and collaboration with other agencies and the public to ensure the conservation and recovery of federal/state threatened, endangered species, and Species of Greatest Conservation Need. You will work alongside a team of dedicated professionals, applying science-based solutions to improve nongame conservation and restoration. Apply today to become a driving force in the protection and restoration of aquatic life in Pennsylvania!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position assists the Huntsdale Species Recovery Unit Leader (Fisheries Biologist 3) with implementing a regional program to restore, recover, and propagate diadromous fishes, freshwater mussels, non-game fish, amphibians, reptiles, and other aquatic organisms; with focus on American Shad, threatened and endangered species, and Species of Greatest Conservation Need within these taxonomic groups. Work also involves serving on ad hoc and/or formal committees regarding propagation of nongame species, responding to emergency alarms/calls as appropriate, as well as working rotating weekends and holidays. Additional responsibilities may include:

• Field Leadership: Lead brood stock collection and monitoring work when the Unit Leader is not present and support recovery efforts for diadromous and rare species

• Species Propagation: Carry out propagation tasks for fish and mussel species of concern and maintain systems that support healthy growth and production goals

• Data Analysis: Collect biological samples, prepare and analyze otoliths, record accurate data, and enter findings into agency databases

• Habitat and Review Support: Assist with environmental reviews, habitat assessments, and technical guidance for threatened, endangered, and nongame species

• Public Outreach: Provide information to the public and take part in presentations and outreach events

• Program Assistance: Help develop and support restoration programs, permitting activities, grant work, and other tasks that aid species recovery and conservation

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment

• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch, rotating weekend and holiday schedule.

• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. Telework schedule will depend on operational needs. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Newville. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.

• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Fisheries Biologist 1, PFBC (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or

• One year of professional experience conducting fish studies, fish investigations, or fish research and a bachelor’s degree in a biological science that includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in fish biology, fisheries management, fish population dynamics, ichthyology, limnology, fish ecology, aquatic ecology, watershed ecology and management, wetland ecology and management, herpetology, freshwater entomology, fish culture, fish physiology, fish pathology, biometrics, or other courses closely related to fisheries science or aquatic ecology; or

• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 12 college credits in fish biology, fisheries management, fish population dynamics, ichthyology, limnology, fish ecology, aquatic ecology, watershed ecology and management, wetland ecology and management, herpetology, freshwater entomology, fish culture, fish physiology, fish pathology, biometrics, or other courses closely related to fisheries science or aquatic ecology.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

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.