Individual Placement- Recreation Program at Tygart Lake

Student Conservation Association•Grafton, WV

36d

About The Position

Tygart Lake, located in Taylor County, West Virginia, is a 1,750-acre reservoir formed by the Tygart Dam, constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers between 1935 and 1938. The project's primary goals are to provide flood protection for the Tygart River Valley, Monongahela, and upper Ohio Rivers, as well as to augment streamflow for navigation and water supply during low-water seasons. The lake is a popular destination for various recreational activities such as fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, and camping, with Tygart Lake State Park nearby also offering a lodge, cabins, and campsites. Interns may be engaged in natural resource management, maintaining recreational facilities, shoreline management, environmental education, and working with partners like the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources for wildlife and fisheries management.

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

Public service experience
Natural resource management experience.

Responsibilities

Support public recreational activities.
Implement the Corps Water Safety Program.
Protect and preserve natural resources.
Provide interpretive assistance through direct and indirect contacts, both on and off-site.
Update bulletin boards and create interpretive displays.
Stock and distribute informative materials.
Staff information centers during high visitation periods.
Give interpretive talks and lead interpretive programs.
Interact with visitors daily, aiding and updating them on lake and weather conditions.
Conduct trail maintenance, and boundary surveys.
Support special events.
Perform light maintenance, painting, and repair tasks in recreation areas.
Share the story and mission of the Corps with the public.
Assist with boat patrols