Individual Placement- Environmental Stewardship at Tioga-Hammond Lakes (US Army Corps of Engineers)

Student Conservation Association•Tioga Township, PA

16d

About The Position

This position will be responsible for performing various inspections and data collection tasks supporting the environmental stewardship program at the Tioga-Hammond Lakes project. The Tioga-Hammond Lake project consists of over 6,000 acres of land and water and receives about 100,000 visitors a year. Intern will engage in wide range of tasks ranging from trail work to GIS mapping for various databases assisting US Army Corps of Engineers Park Rangers. Work completed will directly contribute to the safety and enjoyment of park visitors, as well as the conservation and protection of natural resources at the project. Daily work may include interacting with the public and assisting Park Ranger and Natural Resource Specialists with administering the environmental stewardship program. Interns will be exposed to and have an opportunity to participate in support of additional programs such as Flood Risk Management (FRM) and state partners like PA Fish and Boat.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
Must have the ability to effectively speak, read, and write in English.
Must have the ability to work outdoors and lift up to 40 pounds.
Must wear SCA provided attire while on duty.
Must possess basic hand tool skills.
Position may require extended periods in the outdoors during adverse conditions such as heat, cold or rain.
ArcGIS experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Comfortable to engage with the public.
Experience operating power tools or using basic maintenance tools/equipment.
ArcGIS experience
First Aid/CPR Certified

Responsibilities

Performing various inspections and data collection tasks supporting the environmental stewardship program
Trail work
GIS mapping for various databases
Interacting with the public
Assisting Park Ranger and Natural Resource Specialists with administering the environmental stewardship program
Input collected data into the ArcGIS Field Maps application
Activities in wildlife management, habitat enhancement, and forest management
Interpretation, and telling the Corps story
Trail Maintenance
Property Line Boundary Inspections/Maintenance
Maintain contact with Rangers via radio

Benefits

Basic Water Safety training
Basic Driving Safety training
Project Coordination Skills
EM385 Safety Compliance
GIS Skills
Federal Contracts QA
Tailgate Safety Meetings/ Monthly Staff Safety Meetings
$350 - weekly Living Allowance
$40 – weekly Commuting Allowance
$1,000 – monthly Housing Allowance
$650 – Relocation Travel Grant (if non-local)
SCA positions with the US Army Corps of Engineers will receive a To/From Site travel reimbursement that reflects the actual roundtrip travel costs from their 'home' to the site. The reimbursement amount is based upon total distance (mileage) travelled and current federal per diem rates. Members are required to submit an expense report to SCA with documented round-trip travel costs for reimbursement. The requested reimbursement amount is capped at $650.