Fish Biologist

The Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery is seeking a Fish Biologist to join their team in Suches, Georgia. This role supports the National Fish Hatchery System in its mission to conserve fisheries through collaborative efforts with tribal, local, and state partners.

What you will do

• Perform daily hatchery operations including fish culture, disease control, and spawning of broodstock.
• Manage the incubation of eggs, feeding, cleaning of raceways, and sample counting of fry and fingerlings.
• Conduct visual and microscopic examinations to monitor fish health and identify parasites or diseases.
• Maintain electronic records and generate reports on water quality, production, and inventory.
• Assist the Hatchery Manager with administrative tasks, including annual reporting, facility maintenance, and public outreach.

What you need

• Ability to apply standard methods for fish culture and biological data collection.
• Strong record-keeping and reporting skills.
• Willingness to work in a field station environment and comply with uniform standards.
• A valid driver's license.
• U.S. citizenship.

About the role

• Location: Suches, Georgia.
• Contract: Full-time.
• Salary: $50,460 – $80,243 per year.
• Note: This position requires a one-year probationary period.