Individual Placement- Recreation Program at Tionesta Lake
About The Position
Tionesta Lake, a 480-acre reservoir in northwestern Pennsylvania, is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Pittsburgh District. Constructed in 1940, its primary goal is to reduce downstream flooding as a key part of the flood control system for the Allegheny and upper Ohio Rivers. The lake also offers diverse recreational opportunities including boating, camping, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Interns may be engaged in managing the campgrounds and various recreational facilities, assisting with light maintenance tasks, and overseeing natural resource management and environmental stewardship to include habitat management and greenhouse operations. They also conduct public outreach through an information center and participate in partnerships for wildlife habitat 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
- Assist with campground management
- Assist in maintaining mid-sized greenhouse for native species plantings
- Assist in clearing invasive plots and creating native food / pollinator plots around the lake
- Trail rehabilitation i.e., staircases and footpath maintenance
- Fish habitat structure creation and placement in tandem with state partners
Benefits
- Defensive Driving Training
- Interpretive Skills
- Off-Road Vehicle Safety
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
