Individual Placement - Resource Management Crew Member at Mud Mountain Dam

Student Conservation Association•Enumclaw, WA

18d

About The Position

This individual placement crew with the Student Conservation Association at Mud Mountain Dam offers hands-on experience in natural resource management and park operations, supervised by USACE staff and Park Rangers. The crew members will assist with a variety of tasks including boundary management, data collection, species monitoring, and trail/habitat maintenance. The role also includes some administrative duties like data compilation and report creation, alongside operating equipment like UTVs and lawnmowers. A key component involves park maintenance, from restroom cleaning to concrete work and landscaping. The crew members will also engage in public outreach, educating visitors about flood risk, water safety, and natural resources – and will be expected to report on these interactions. These positions offer opportunities to develop interpretive materials and maintain outreach resources for the public.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license
Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
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

Nice To Haves

Experience with outdoor work/labor
GIS Skills

Responsibilities

Park Maintenance & Operations: landscaping, moving materials, equipment maintenance, painting, concrete work, and general use of hand/power tools, cleaning restrooms
Natural Resource Management: natural resource inventories/surveys, threatened & endangered species monitoring, invasive species removal, and wildlife habitat management.
Boundary Management & GIS Data: Collecting and inputting GIS data, and assisting with boundary management
Public Outreach & Education: Educating the public on flood risk, natural resources, and water safety
Administrative Tasks: Assembling reports, compiling data, and creating charts/tables