Individual Placement- Recreation and Natural Resource at Tioga-Hammond Lakes (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)

Student Conservation Association•Tioga Township, PA

14d

About The Position

This position is a blended role combining duties in natural resource management and recreation 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. Interns 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 by SCA Interns 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 will include interacting with the public and assisting Park Ranger and Natural Resource Specialists with administering the recreation and 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.

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

Assist with managing daily operations at the park
Interacting with the public
Assisting Park Rangers and Natural Resources Specialists at Tioga-Hammond Lakes
Assisting Park rangers with the operation of the recreation areas during periods of high visitation
Assist park staff/volunteers with general inquiries about park details in developed areas
Assist the Environmental Stewardship program with data collection including invasive species surveys, wildlife surveys, wildlife management and water quality monitoring and testing
Performing maintenance to public use areas and hiking trails
Landscape Maintenance
Trail Maintenance
Property Line Boundary Inspections/Maintenance
Assist Camp Hosts with fire ring cleaning
Maintain contact with Rangers via radio