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; Ameri. Corps 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 Ameri. Corps: Eligible/Optional Equal Opportunity Statement The SCA is an equal opportunity employer. Selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance, without unlawful discrimination.