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. Individual Placements support fish culture operations, hatchery maintenance, visitor services, and educational outreach. The role provides hands-on experience in fisheries management, facility maintenance, and public engagement.

The position is based at Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery in Vernal, Utah. The service term runs from January 4, 2027, through June 18, 2027, at 40 hours per week. Furnished housing and utilities are provided, along with internet access. Driving a motor vehicle for the partner organization is required, subject to its driving requirements.

This SCA position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. Participants must meet the stated age and citizenship or residency eligibility criteria. Hours served may count toward the Public Land Corps hiring authority. Participants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, agree to obtain one, or be enrolled in an institution of higher education.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a personal vehicle.
• Must be able to complete or fulfill all partner driving requirements.
• Must be between 16 and 30 years old, inclusive, or a veteran age 35 or younger, under the Public Land Corps eligibility criteria.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, or a lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.
• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent, agree to obtain one, or be enrolled in an institution of higher education.

Nice To Haves

• Love of the outdoors.
• Comfort 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 hatchery grounds.
• Perform various maintenance tasks.
• Stock fish.
• Collect and record water quality parameters.
• Assist with fish culture operations, including egg incubation and hatching.
• Maintain hatchery facilities, grounds, vehicles, tools, and equipment, including mowing, painting, and general upkeep.
• Assist with visitor services and educational outreach, including hosting school groups.

Benefits

• $500 per week living allowance.
• $1,100 travel allowance.
• Furnished housing and utilities provided at no cost.
• AmeriCorps participation is eligible and optional upon successful completion of the service term and at least 900 service hours.
• Education award valued at $3,697.50 upon meeting the stated AmeriCorps eligibility conditions.
• Defensive driving training.

What This Job Offers

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