Fish Biologist (GS-7) – Chattahoochee Forest NFH

Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery in Suches, Georgia, has a permanent fish biologist opening. Daily work covers fish culture, disease control, handling broodstock and eggs, examining fish for parasites and disease, keeping production records and tracking water and biological data, while also helping the hatchery manager. Applicants need a biological science degree with at least 6 semester hours in aquatic subjects and 12 in animal sciences, or an equivalent mix of coursework and experience, plus a year of fish culture work at the GS-5 level or a year of graduate study. Weekend work is required, with about one or two nights of travel a month. Pay is $50,460 to $80,243 a year, with room to promote to GS-9. The posting says government housing may be available; relocation is not paid. Apply on USAJOBS by 11/13/2026.