Individual Placement - Fisheries Technician at Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery

Position Summary 

Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery manages trout to mitigate impacts from the Colorado River Storage Project and fulfill Tribal trust responsibilities on Native American lands. Individual Placements support fish culture operations, including feeding fish, cleaning raceways, stocking, and assisting with egg incubation and hatching. They also help maintain hatchery facilities, grounds, vehicles, tools, and equipment through tasks such as mowing, painting, and general upkeep. In addition, Individual Placements assist with visitor services and educational outreach by answering questions, leading tours, and hosting school groups. This role provides hands-on experience in fisheries management, facility maintenance, and public engagement.

Hosting Organization

Sean Henderson:

Fisheries Technician at Jones Hole NFH (2 )

Location 

Vernal, UT

Schedule 

January 4, 2027 - June 18, 2027

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

Cleaning rearing units and feeding fish
Removing and recording fry mortality
Pressure washing rearing units
Providing tours/ answering questions
Grounds care

Marginal Duties 

Various maintenance tasks
Stocking fish
Collecting/ recording water quality parameters

Required Qualifications 

18 years or older

Personal vehicle

This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority. Participants must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent or agree to obtain one or be enrolled in an institution of higher education.

Preferred Qualifications 

Love the outdoors
Comfortable living in remote location- 40 minutes to town.

Hours 

40 per week

Living Accommodations 

Jones Hole has 2 furnished houses, a double wide and single wide trailer available. Internet is provided.

Compensation

Living Allowance- $500/week Travel Allowance-$1100 Comfortable free housing and utilities provided; AmeriCorps Eligible/Optional (upon successful completion of service term and 900 minimum service hours) Education Award valued at $3697.50

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. 

Personal Vehicle Information

Driving

Driving a motor vehicle for the partner agency/organization is a requirement for this position.

To be able to drive a motor vehicle for the SCA, you must:

• Be able to complete or fulfill all partner driving requirements.

Additional Benefits 

Defensive Driving Training
AmeriCorps: Eligible/Optional

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The SCA is an equal opportunity employer. Selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance, without unlawful discrimination.