Individual Placement-Buchanan Dam Recreation Placement

Student Conservation Association • Sacramento, CA

7h • Onsite

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

• US Driver License
• US Citizen
• 18 years or older
• Personal Vehicle

Nice To Haves

• Ablity to work around water

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.
• Interpretation & Outreach: 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.
• Project 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.

Benefits

• $500 weekly living allowance
• $75 weekly commuting allowance
• $1,000 monthly housing allowance (4 total disbursements)
• Up to $650 in relocation reimbursement for non local candidates (receipts required)
• Defensive Driving Training
• First Aid/CPR
• Interpretive Skills

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed