Forest Recreation Intern: Permits, Inspections & Field Work

Southern Arkansas University; California; On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bear Safety

Defensive Driver Training

Interpretive Skills

Job summary

The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is seeking interns to support the High Sierra Ranger District in Prather, CA. The role involves assisting in the Special Uses Recreation Department, conducting permit and campground inspections, and documenting findings with photos.

Interns will learn to navigate forest roads, mark hazards, and perform duty-specific tasks with on-site training. Housing may be limited; US citizenship or eligibility under PLC rules applies.

Qualifications

• Must be able to reach duty station daily.
• Must have valid driver’s license and be able to drive forest roads.
• Experience operating a full-size 4x4 truck on unpaved roads; navigate with a map.
• Familiar with hand and mechanical tools (shovels, rakes, drills, saws, etc.).
• Able to communicate verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the Special Uses Recreation Department.
• Conduct special use permit inspections.
• Inspect concessionaire campgrounds.
• Document conditions with photographs.
• Mark hazardous trees.
• Participate in in-person training for listed duties.

Skills

Valid Driver’s License

4x4 truck operation

Map navigation

Hand & mechanical tools

Verbal & written communication

Ability to reach duty station daily

Forest road navigation

CPR qualifications

Electronics use & learning programs

Tools

CPR certifications

Electronics use (computer/tablet/radio)

Job description

The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is seeking interns to support the High Sierra Ranger District in Prather, CA. The role involves assisting in the Special Uses Recreation Department, conducting permit and campground inspections, and documenting findings with photos.

Interns will learn to navigate forest roads, mark hazards, and perform duty-specific tasks with on-site training. Housing may be limited; US citizenship or eligibility under PLC rules applies.