Individual Placement-

Student Conservation Association•Magna, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The participant will live and work at the Henry Mountain Field Station (HMFS) located in Hanksville, Utah, which is 45 minutes east of Capitol Reef National Park and 147 miles west from Grand Junction, Colorado. Work will be coordinated through the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Richfield Field Office Recreation Program and be stationed in Henry Mountain Field Station. The Henry Mountains is a well-known point of reference in southeast Utah, reaching almost 12,000 feet at the top of Mt. Ellen. Whether you enjoy big game hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, or just like driving through the mountains, you'll find your niche in the beauty of Central Utah. The Henry Mountain Range is one of the few places in the country where a buffalo herd roams free and is also rich in geologic resources. Many universities visit the area to study the exposed geologic layers in an outdoor setting. Paleontological resources such as the Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry is a dinosaur bonebed located on federal land which to date has revealed the remains of at least 15 different dinosaurs. The participant will work directly with the Field Station Manager managing day-to-day operations of the public room. The participant will conduct field work maintaining and monitoring recreation sites and high use recreation areas as well as monitor special areas within the resource area. This is a great opportunity to learn about outdoor recreation and federal land management. You will work closely with land management professionals to learn about resource management and travel management planning. The participant will interact with visitors and share educational information, tips for safely recreating on public lands and to protect the unique resources. The participant will be required to wear a uniform and to represent the SCA and the BLM in a positive and professional manner.

Requirements

Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Recreation background with experience in federal, state or local parks and recreation programs or an interest in learning more about recreation and tourism.

Responsibilities

Work at the front desk 3-4 days per week supporting the public with educational information about recreation opportunities in the region.
Educate the public on responsible recreation and environmental stewardship.
Assist in maintaining campground and cleaning restroom facilities.
Assist the Field Station Manager with collecting recreation fees.
Collect campground culinary water samples and transporting samples for testing.
Monitor eleven Wilderness Study Area by 4-wheel drive vehicle and foot.
Work in a remote environment and community with limited resources.
May be required to perform heavy lifting, arduous labor in a harsh high desert environment.
Assist field staff with special projects and assignments
Assist Field Station Manager with Travel Plan implementation.
Work with volunteer groups.
Perform trail monitoring in remote areas.