Individual Placement-Stanislaus River Parks Recreation Placement

Student Conservation Association•Oakland, CA

13h

About The Position

Placements will support Park Rangers in a variety of tasks including; implementing the Corps' Water Safety Program through on- and off-site interpretation programs, assisting with Natural Resource Management projects, such as fish and wildlife habitat improvement, managing invasive species and protecting threatened/endangered species, assisting with campground management like check-ins/check-outs and fee collection, conducting inspections and performing trail maintenance.

Requirements

Driver's license
18 years or older
Personal Vehicle

Nice To Haves

First aid/CPR

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.
Habitat Improvement: Participate in natural resource projects focused on fish and upland game habitat creation (e.g., bat/bird boxes) and invasive species removal.
Recycling Program: Assist with project recycling efforts, including sorting and disposal of recyclable materials.
Boundary Inspection: Hike the boundary line and report encroachments, hazards, or issues.
Interpretive Programs: Develop and deliver formal and informal interpretive programs on water safety and natural resource topics.
Information Dissemination: Maintain bulletin boards with current project and water safety information. Update project brochures and maps.
Administrative Support: Assist with answering public inquiries.
Security & Logistics: Participate in lock inventory and core changeover procedures. Maintain project signage (cleaning/replacement).
Assist with buoy maintenance, including anchor construction, movement, and installation.
Data Collection: Collect and report car counter information.