Biologist

Summary

This position is a Biologist, GS-0401-7/9 working in Lodi, California for the R8-Lodi Fish and Wildlife Office.

Duties

The Pathways Recent Graduate Program is for recently graduated or graduating individuals who are looking for developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service. Recent Graduates will serve on this appointment for one year. During the first year the selectee will perform developmental activities designed to help them acquire the competencies of the target position in which they may be placed upon completion of the program. Participants who successfully complete the Recent College Graduates Program may be eligible for conversion to the target position on a permanent or term (more than one to four years in duration) basis without further competition. For more information on the Pathways Recent Graduate Program, please visit

As a Biologist your duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Develops and maintains biological databases; prepares spreadsheets or relational databases for purposes of data collection, reduction, and manipulation. Performs statistical analyses using R, SAS, Python, Matlab. Conducts a variety of investigations including the design, collection, and analysis of biological data to determine the effects of conservation management practices on the fishery resources of an area. Performs the final collation, preparation and editing of contract reports, annual reports and scientific documents (to be submitted for publication in peer-reviewed journals) produced as a result of fishery monitoring activities. Prepares reports on progress and completion of activities and formulates recommendations for review by supervisor. Such recommendations may guide future programs and influence the improvements in compliance monitoring practices. Participates in the presentation of project results at public and scientific meetings and conferences.

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