GS-0404 Biological Science Aid and Technician Position
US Fish and Wildlife Service, Sea Lamprey Control Program
Marquette, Michigan
| Job Type | Temporary |
| Salary Details | $17.01 to $24.65 dependent on GS Level |
| Deadline | Nov 26, 2024 |
| Experience | 0 - 1 years |
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 3, Sea Lamprey Control Program is pleased to announce multiple vacancies for GS-404 Biological Science Aid and Technician positions in Marquette, MI. The vacancy announcements are open Wednesday, November 13th through Tuesday, November 26th and can be found here:
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service delivers an integrated program of sea lamprey control in treaty with Canada to assist in restoration of the Great Lakes fishery. Together with our partners, we assess larval and adult sea lamprey populations and control sea lampreys in the Great Lakes with state of the art techniques. Control techniques include application of lampricides in natal streams and lentic areas to kill larvae, as well as innovative alternative control technologies that limit reproduction such as trapping and use of barriers to limit spawning migrations. We collaborate with internal and external researchers to advance novel technologies for managing invasive species such as sea lamprey pheromones and repellents. We work closely with federal, state, and tribal agencies and international organizations including the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and several universities. The primary focus of the position is one or more of the following areas: to control sea lamprey populations through the application of lampricide and alternative control technologies; to develop and implement experimental biological control; to assess non-target effects of control; to assess abundance of adult sea lampreys to measure program success; and to assess presence, distribution and abundance of larval sea lamprey to guide and evaluate control efforts.
Marquette is a thriving community of about 25,000 people located in the central Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Situated, on the southern shoreline of Lake Superior with beautiful beaches and recreational areas. With four distinct seasons, outdoor recreational opportunities are abundant. Marquette has biking, fishing, hunting, camping, skiing, boating, opportunities within minutes of town (http://www.travelmarquettemichigan.com/). Marquette is the home of Northern Michigan University which offers opportunities for continuing education and contributes to the area’s vibrant cultural environment. Finally, Marquette has a growing number of businesses, a hospital, and college along with other Federal, State, and Local government entities providing ample opportunity for spouse/partner employment.
The vacancy announcements are open Wednesday, November 13th through Tuesday, November 26th and can be found here:
Some important items to note when applying:
- Housing is not
- Formal training for this position begins in Marquette on Monday, April 22, 2025. A delayed start could be considered, but employment must begin no later than May 5, 2025.
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| Category | Fisheries, Marine Biology |
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