Individual Placement - Sierra National Forest Recreation Special Uses Team

Student Conservation Association • Prather, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The High Sierra Ranger District on the Sierra National Forest has around 550 recreation special use permits, with nearly 500 being recreation residence cabin permits. This role will assist in meeting the needs of permittees and administering all permits to standard for the 2026 recreation season. Additionally, assistance is needed in completing cabin inspections and preparing permits for reissuance in 2028.

Requirements

• Ability to get to duty station each day
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to drive forest roads
• Must be able to operate at least a full-size 4x4 truck on unpaved roads
• Able to navigate independently using a map
• Familiar with use of various hand/mechanical tools (shovels, rakes, drills, saw, etc.)
• Able to communicate verbally and in writing
• Must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger
• Must be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States

Nice To Haves

• CPR qualifications
• Ability to use electronics (computer/laptop, tablet, radio for communications, etc.) and learn new programs

Responsibilities

• Assistance in the Special Uses Recreation Department
• Special Use permit inspections
• Concessionaire Campground inspections
• Documenting with photographs
• Marking hazardous trees
• Data entry
• Scanning and filing of special use permit documents
• Obtaining spatial data (GPS) for permit areas
• Other duties related to special uses, as assigned

Benefits

• Living allowance: $450/wk
• Travel allowance: $1,100
• Housing provided by Forest Service if available
• Bear Safety Training
• Defensive Driver Training
• Interpretive Skills Training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees