The biologist must use some judgment in locating and selecting correct guides, and in making minor deviations to adapt guides to specific cases. Assignments are typically screened to eliminate difficult or unusual problems. Assignments require familiarity with and use of standard fishery biology principles, methods, and practices to solve relatively limited professional problems. The work involves application of specific rules, regulations, or procedures and typically comprises a complete segment of a project. The work contributes to the efficient performance of fishery resource management and related work by higher grade biologists.
Most contacts are with employees within the immediate organization, office, or project.
Other contacts include employees in the organization in other work units who are conducting similar work. The facts or information may range from easily understood to highly technical. The work is sedentary. The work is typically performed in an office environment. This position is non-exempt from coverage under the Fair Labor Standards Act.