BLM Upper Snake River Field Office- Recreation Individual Placements

Northwest Youth Corps • Idaho Falls, ID

7d

About The Position

The Bureau of Land Management-Upper Snake Field Office (BLM-USFO) is recruiting up to 2 Individual Placements to assist with recreation management in Eastern Idaho for up to 16 weeks beginning approximately May 18, 2026. Individual Placements will assist the Outdoor Recreation Planners with the USFO Recreation Program; one of the most dynamic and complex recreation programs in the BLM. The USFO recreation program covers 1.8 million acres and Individual Placements will focus on the world class fishing destination of the South Fork of the Snake River and The St. Anthony Sand Dunes 10,000 acres of continuous dunes; each with over 250,000 visitors a year.

Requirements

• S. Citizen or lawful, permanent resident
• Ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Ability to meet Physical Demands of the position: frequent sitting, standing, walking, hiking, carrying, using hands to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing. Required to stoop, kneel, climb stairs, and/or crouch.
• Ability to hike over rough terrain.
• Ability to work in the field in a wide range of weather conditions.
• Individual Placements may may encounter environmental conditions/hazards including extreme heat or cold, rocky terrain, swamp or wetland conditions, biting insects, and potentially dangerous wildlife and is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow staff/members or resources.
• Willing to represent ICC and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner.
• Ability to both self-direct/ work independently; and be a positive, contributing member of a group.
• Valid Driver's License and an insurable driving record.
• Ages 18-30 (up to 35 for veterans)
• Must pass a background/driver check
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

• Competitive applicants for this position can hold or be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in recreation/visitor services-related discipline.
• All candidates are encouraged to apply, though local candidates will be strongly considered.
• Ability to safely operate a four-wheel drive vehicle, such as a ½ ton pickup, on two-track or other low maintenance roads
• Ability to navigate to remote work sites
• Personal transportation

Responsibilities

• Inventory and monitoring visitor use
• Inventory of Wilderness Study Areas (WSAs)
• Fence construction
• Sign installation
• Maintenance of recreation facilities (e.g., cleaning toilets, lawn mowing, weed control, painting)
• Education and interpretation
• Interaction with visitors to public lands
• Data entry
• Completing inventory and monitoring reports
• Counting of recreation fees
• Development of education materials
• Driving to field sites to complete assigned projects
• Operating equipment, hiking, riding OHVs, and/or boating to complete the assigned tasks

Benefits

• Individual Placements will earn $10,240 living allowance dispersed on a monthly basis throughout the 16-week program (640 hours).
• The living allowance is taxable.
• Upon successful completion of the term, Individual Placement could be eligible to receive a hiring authority within the federal service.

What This Job Offers

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