The Sierra National Forest, High Sierra Ranger District in California, is seeking a permanent Fish Biologist GS-0482-9! This position serves as the Assistant Fish/Aquatic biologist in the management of aquatic habitats and is supervised by the District Fish/Aquatic biologist. The High Sierra Ranger District fisheries program primarily deals with aquatic species such as the Yosemite toad (threatened), endangered Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog, western pond turtle, and Foothill yellow-legged frog (Proposed) and their habitats. Fish work is very limited. The incumbent will supervise field crews and perform routine work in aquatic resource related projects with a focus on reptiles and federally listed amphibians.

This position is flown concurrently as two separate announcements: Merit Promotion (Current or former federal employees or other eligible applicants) and DEMO Authority (open to all qualified applicants).

Note: There is a very short application window (5 days) for the Demo vacancy.

The DEMO vacancy announcement is open February 3, 2022 to close February 7, 2022. The vacancy announcement number is 22-0515-11374245-DP-MB. The vacancy announcement may be accessed at the following https://www.usajobs.gov/job/634928100

The MERIT Vacancy announcement is open February 3, 2022 to February 16, 2022. The vacancy announcement number is 22-0515-11374246-G-MB. The vacancy announcement may be accessed at the following https://www.usajobs.gov/job/634931600