Hatchery Specialist for Fish Rearing Support

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a qualified Hatchery Specialist to provide comprehensive fish rearing support services at the Bouldin Island Fish Rearing Project in San Joaquin County, California. This firm-fixed-price contract requires the contractor to furnish all personnel, equipment, and services necessary for fish husbandry, health monitoring, water quality monitoring, facility support, data collection, and reporting in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The services are crucial for supporting fisheries conservation, recovery, and management objectives within the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, particularly for delta smelt. The contractor will be responsible for developing and refining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training hatchery staff, overseeing feeding and water quality programs, evaluating fish health, and ensuring facility operations meet all required standards. Key personnel, specifically a Hatchery Specialist with at least five years of experience at a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Fish Hatchery or similar facility, are critical to the success of this contract.