The Fish and Wildlife Service is hiring seasonal fish technicians at field offices and hatcheries in Mora, New Mexico, Leadville, Colorado, Spearfish, South Dakota, Anderson, California, Elmira, Michigan, Carson, Cook and Willard, Washington, and Anchorage, Fairbanks and Soldotna, Alaska. Depending on the station, work includes surveying fish and aquatic habitat and recording data, or hatchery duty: feeding and caring for fish, watching fish health, growth and water quality, handling fish and eggs, keeping culture records and cleaning equipment. Starts are expected between December 2026 and July 2027 on an appointment of up to 1,039 hours. Pay is $19.52 to $35.54 an hour across GS-5 to GS-7, before locality pay. Government quarters may be required and housing is not guaranteed. Apply on USAJOBS by 10/26/2026; it closes early after 250 applications.
| Pay | $19.52 to $35.54 per hour |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Seasonal |
| Season | Dec 1, 2026 – Jul 31, 2027 |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Entry level, no experience required |
| Location | Mora, New Mexico |
| Job Type | Fisheries & Hatchery |
| Posted | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Apply By | Filled Oct 27, 2026 |
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