PFBC biologists conduct studies in fish pathology, fish culture, water chemistry and fish nutrition and conduct stream and impoundment surveys. They compile, analyze, and report technical data, and recommend how to preserve and enhance the Commonwealth's aquatic resources. PFBC fisheries professionals present aquatic resource information to the public and other professionals. Some also investigate the effect of water pollution on aquatic life, and assist other state and federal agencies in establishing water quality criteria, conservation education and joint resource management.

Applications are being accepted by the State Civil Service Commission through February 17, 2006, to develop a list of qualified entry-level fisheries biologists. As positions within the agency open up, potential candidates will be drawn from this list.

Application forms and further information on the application process can be obtained from the State Civil Service Commission web site at www.scsc.state.pa.us. Information may also be obtained from State Civil Service Commission offices in Harrisburg at 717-783-3058 (Text Telephone: 717-772-2685), Philadelphia at 215-560-2253 (Text Telephone: 215-560-4367), or Pittsburgh at 412-565-7666 (Text Telephone: 412-565-2484.) Questions may also be addressed to the PFBC’s Human Resources Office at 717-705-7820.

As a minimum requirement, applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a major in a biological science, including or supplemented by nine credits in aquatic biology, aquatic ecology, fisheries biology, or equivalent fields. Applicants must be residents of Pennsylvania and possess a current valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.