Sierra National Forest Recreation Intern

Southern Arkansas University; California; Presencial; USD 18 000 - 23 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Bear Safety

Defensive Driver Training

Interpretive Skills

Resumo da oferta

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.

Qualificações

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

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

Ferramentas

CPR certifications

Electronics use (computer/tablet/radio)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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The High Sierra Ranger District on the Sierra National Forest has around 550 recreation special use permits of which nearly 500 are recreation residence cabin permits. The goal is to meet the needs of all our permittees and administer all permits to standard for the 2026 recreation season. In addition, the recreation residence cabin permits are being reissued in 2028 and assistance is needed in completing cabin inspections and preparing the permits for reissuance.

Location

Prather, CA

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assistance in the Special Uses Recreation Department
• Special Use permit inspections
• Concessionaire Campground inspections
• Documenting with photographs
• Marking hazardous trees
• In person training to be provided for listed duties

Marginal Duties

Marginal duties may include: 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

Required Qualifications

• Ability to get to duty station each day
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to drive forest roads
• Candidates must have experience in the following: 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

This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred, but not necessary: CPR qualifications; Ability to use electronics (computer/laptop, tablet, radio for communications, etc.) and learn new programs.

Living Accommodations

Housing is limited on the Sierra National Forest at this time and may not be available, depending on the housing conditions on the Forest after the 2025/2026 winter season, number of units remaining for intern purposes, and availability after housing wildland firefighters.

Compensation

• Living allowance: $450/wk
• Travel allowance: $1,100 (personal vehicle required for personal use and days off)
• Housing provided by Forest Service if available.

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

Additional Benefits

• Bear Safety
• Defensive Driver Training
• Interpretive Skills

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.