Individual Placement-Alaska- Forest Service Fisheries and Aquatic Ecology

Job description

Position Summary This SCA position will be part of the Cordova Ranger District team working primarily with the Fisheries and Aquatic Ecology programs. The position will focus on collecting data in the field for both fisheries and aquatic ecology as part of a project to monitor culvert replacements and fisheries habitat. The replaced culverts are being monitored for fish passage, biotic usage and hydrologic capacity. Tasks will be focused on culvert assessments, data management, report writing, and stewardship engagement (outreach/education). Benefits: · Hands on learning and job training experience · Site travel and housing stipend eligible · Career Mentorin Work Environment: May be required to travel and work in the backcountry and other remote locations on the forest, independently, and in teams. Hosting Organization: Chugach National Forest: Location: Cordova, AK: Schedule: June 29, 2026 - August 1, 2026 Key Duties and Responsibilities: This placement would be a fisheries position within the PWSZ fish and aquatic ecology program working in Prince William Sound and the Copper River Delta. We have a wide variety of work that includes, monitoring fish passes in the Prince William S...