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Bacteriologist (Marine), G-14
Occupation Group
Natural and Physical Sciences
Salary Information
Starting Salary
$42,833
Career Ladder Information
(Not Available)
All salary grades for trainees titles are non-statutory (NS) equated to the salary grade identified. These grade equations apply to the starting salaries in their respective salary schedule for the traineeship levels.
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Minimum Qualifications
You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title.
Bachelor's or higher degree with 24 semester credit hours in the natural sciences. At least three semester credit hours must have been in aquaculture, biological oceanography, fisheries biology, fisheries ecology, fisheries management, mariculture, marine biology, marine ecology, or marine resources management; AND
EITHER three semester credit hours in bacteriology, biochemistry, or microbiology; OR one year of experience in a laboratory setting performing professional or technical duties in bacteriology or microbiology.
How to Apply
The November 2022 PCO Examination is closed, applications are no longer being accepted