As a Susquehanna River Biologist, you will be responsible for the initiation, coordination, and administration of fisheries management activities in the Susquehanna River system, which includes the main stem Susquehanna River, North Branch Susquehanna River, and West Branch Susquehanna River.  You will function as a lead worker to include participating in the interview and hiring process, instructing and overseeing assignments, and training and mentoring lower level technical fisheries workers.  

This professional works independently to perform field investigations and studies documenting biological, chemical, physical, and social attributes of various fisheries for purposes of formulating and updating management plans.  You will establish benchmark statistics for decision making, and assess management techniques including stocking, regulations, habitat management and protection, and informing and educating the public on issues related to fisheries management activities and objectives specific to the Susquehanna River system.  Within this role, you will also be responsible for data collection through sampling, data entry and analysis, and reporting and discussion of results according to Fisheries Management Division protocols and standard techniques outline by professional publications.