Individual Placement - Fisheries Technician at Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery

Student Conservation Association • Vernal, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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. The Fisheries Technician supports fish culture operations, hatchery facility maintenance, and visitor services and educational outreach. The position offers hands-on experience in fisheries management, facility maintenance, and public engagement.

The schedule runs January 4, 2027, through June 18, 2027, at Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery in Vernal, Utah. The role is 40 hours per week. Furnished housing and utilities are provided, along with internet access. The position requires driving a motor vehicle for the partner organization and a personal vehicle.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a personal vehicle.
• Meet the partner organization's driving requirements.
• Meet Public Land Corps eligibility requirements: be age 16–30 inclusive, or a veteran age 35 or younger, and be a U.S. citizen or national or a lawful permanent resident alien.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, agree to obtain one, or be enrolled in an institution of higher education.

Nice To Haves

• Love the outdoors.
• Be comfortable living in a remote location, approximately 40 minutes from town.

Responsibilities

• Clean rearing units and feed fish.
• Remove and record fry mortality.
• Pressure wash rearing units.
• Provide tours and answer questions from visitors.
• Care for the grounds.
• Perform various maintenance tasks.
• Stock fish.
• Collect and record water quality parameters.
• Drive a motor vehicle for the partner agency or organization.

Benefits

• Furnished housing and utilities at no cost; internet is provided.
• Living allowance of $500 per week.
• Travel allowance of $1,100.
• Optional AmeriCorps eligibility upon successful completion of the service term and at least 900 service hours, with an education award valued at $3,697.50.
• Defensive driving training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED