Fish Biology
4 open positions in this category
Fish biologists in the 0482 series study and manage fish populations and their habitats: surveying rivers, lakes and coastal waters, running hatcheries, assessing the effects of dams and development on fish, consulting under the Endangered Species Act and advising on restoration. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service covers inland and anadromous species and refuges, while the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration manages marine and anadromous fisheries through NOAA Fisheries.
Recent listings have included fish biologists at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, including one serving as a fieldwork and environmental compliance coordinator, and a fish biologist and a supervisory research fish biologist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Applying tip: 0482 has a positive education requirement, a degree in biological science with specified coursework in aquatic subjects such as fish biology, ichthyology or fisheries, so attach transcripts and describe your field sampling, data analysis and consultation experience with the species and systems named in the announcement. The federal resume guide explains how to present scientific work in the federal format.
The Fish Biology category has 4 open listings in our inventory right now: all telework eligible. 4 were posted in the last 30 days, the newest on Oct 2, 2026. Advertised pay runs $50,460 to $158,322 a year, typically about $99,228. GS grades range from 7 to 13. Employers with the most listings: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (3), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (1). Figures as of Oct 6, 2026, refreshed daily.