Individual Placement-Richard L. Schafer Dam Recreation Placement
About The Position
Student interns working at U.S. Army Corps of engineers, Sacramento District (SPK) projects shall assist implementing the Corps’ Water Safety Programs through public outreach and presenting water safety programs at schools, assisting with the set up and staffing of on-site and off-site interpretive booths, disseminating water safety information to the public, and representing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Placemenets, where applicable, shall accompany park rangers during vehicle and boat patrols. Other duties may include, but are not limited to, updating bulletin boards, working on interpretive displays, stocking and distributing informative materials, managing campground check-ins/check-outs, posting reservation tags, fee collection, conducting safety inspections, trail maintenance, fish and wildlife habitat improvement projects, protecting threatened and endangered species, managing invasive species, maintaining cleanliness and supply levels of restrooms/campsites, providing interpretive talks, recreational facilities management, and updating the public on reservoir and weather conditions. Light maintenance tasks may be required to make repairs in recreation areas. Daily tasks will include interacting with visitors, interpretation, and telling the Corps story.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- Valid Driver's license
- High school diploma or equivalent
- The ability to effectively speak, read, and write in english.
- The ability to work outdoors and lift up to 40 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- First Aid, CPR, and AED certified.
Responsibilities
- Recreation Management: Manage campground check-in/check-out procedures using the R1S system, including reservation tag placement and fee collection. Respond to visitor feedback via comment cards. Provides routine courtesy safety inspections and collects recreational use fees.
- Natural Resource Management: Perform trail repairs, including washout remediation, limb removal, and water bar installation. Participate in natural resource projects focused on fish and upland game habitat creation (e.g., bat/bird boxes) and invasive species removal. Assist with project recycling efforts, including sorting and disposal of recyclable materials. Hike the boundary line and report encroachments, hazards, or issues.
- Interpretation & Outreach: Develop and deliver formal and informal interpretive programs on water safety and natural resource topics. Maintain bulletin boards with current project and water safety information. Update project brochures and maps.
- Project Support: Assist with answering public inquiries. Participate in lock inventory and core changeover procedures. Maintain project signage (cleaning/replacement).
Benefits
- Defensive Driving Training
- Living Allowance - $500 weekly
- Weekly commuting allowance - $75
- Monthly housing allowance - $1000
- Not to Exceed $650 in relocation reimbursement for non-local candidates (receipts required)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
